The Karnataka High Court ruled that compensation for medical expenses under the Motor Vehicles Act must deduct amounts received through mediclaim policies. Hanumanthappa’s initial compensation was reduced from Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 4.93 lakh after Rs 1.8 lakh, received via mediclaim, was subtracted from the awarded medical expenses.
On his last day as Chief Justice, DY Chandrachud provided relief to parents seeking euthanasia for their son, Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years. The Uttar Pradesh government agreed to cover medical expenses, leading the family to withdraw their euthanasia request and accept a care plan instead.
The Madras High Court authorized the wife of a comatose patient to sell his property for medical expenses. The court appointed her as the guardian, allowing her to manage the property and use the proceeds for the patient’s care. The decision was made under the court’s writ jurisdiction, in absence of statutory remedy for such cases.