“Why Should We Pretend We Know Medical Science?” — Supreme Court Refuses Plea to Make NAT Testing Mandatory in All Blood Banks

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory NAT testing in all blood banks, saying such medical decisions must be taken by experts, not courts. The petitioner NGO was asked to submit its representation to State and UT health authorities for consideration.

Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals

The Supreme Court of India sought data on costs and availability of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing in government hospitals for detecting HIV and hepatitis, while hearing a PIL seeking recognition of the right to safe blood under Article 21.