Delhi High Court hears plea highlighting that same-sex partners are “effectively powerless” to make medical decisions for each other. Petitioner argues current rules only allow “husband or wife” to give medical consent, violating constitutional rights.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the legal obligation for public and private hospitals to provide free, comprehensive medical care to sexual assault survivors, including emergency treatment, diagnostics, and psychological counseling. The court established strict directives to ensure immediate access to care, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance.
Today, On 22nd October, Justice S Vishwajith Shetty of the Karnataka High Court requested medical records for incarcerated actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is seeking bail due to spine-related health issues. The court will review the medical evidence before deciding on the bail plea, connected to the murder case of auto-driver Renukaswamy.
