The Delhi High Court ruled that prisoners and undertrial accused cannot be denied proper medical treatment and allowed a murder accused to undergo urgent CT and MRI brain scans. The Court stressed that the right to health is part of the fundamental right to life, regardless of judicial custody.
The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the misuse of diabetes drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, directing the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to respond in three months. The petition highlights dangerous promotions and potential health risks associated with these medications being used without medical supervision.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR due to persistent high air pollution levels. Emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 of the Constitution, the court stated that alternatives like “green crackers” must prove minimal pollution before reconsideration. It recognized the severe pollution crisis as an extraordinary situation warranting the ban.
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The Delhi High Court has directed the formation of a medical board to assess Amit Katyal’s health, a close associate of Lalu Prasad, who is seeking interim bail on medical grounds in a money laundering case. Katyal underwent bariatric surgery, and the court emphasized the right to health as a component of the right to life under Article 21.
The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the consumer’s right to health and quality product information in advertising. Justices directed advertisers to submit a self-declaration form confirming compliance with the Advertising Code before advertising. The court emphasized the importance of protecting consumers and urged the relevant ministries to establish a consumer complaint system.
