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Know why Bombay HC issued directions for strict compliance with Government Circular for providing basic medical facilities at educational institutions

Bombay High Court noted that educational institutions in larger cities have a substantial strength of students and staff members, spending considerable number of hours away from their homes; and medical emergencies could occur due to commuting requirements and other diverse activities within the institution premises. Therefore, a structured approach and mandate of law is required to ensure a ready availability of basic medical facilities on the premises.

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‘Sorry state of affairs’: Chhattisgarh HC directs Health Secretary to stop circulation of video of a woman delivering baby on the floor in Sub-Health Centre

The Court stated that when the State Government had incurred huge amount of money for providing medical facilities to the public residing in remotest part of the State, and the authorities responsible were absent and missing when they were needed the most, the State ought to take some stringent measures.

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Delhi High Court constitutes Committee of experts to ensure availability and accessibility of medical facilities in Delhi hospitals

“Under Article 47 read with Article 21 of the Constitution, it is the obligation of State to ensure a robust public health system.”

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NHRC notice to IRDA and Finance Ministry over reported refusal or high premium for mediclaim policies for healthcare workers

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report stating that the healthcare workers, who are at

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All HC | State to explain policy and norms for provision of medical facilities to migrant workers and rehabilitation scheme in Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench of Govind Mathur, CJ Ramesh Sinha, J. while issuing notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh called

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COVID-19 | Del HC | Indian students stranded at Kazakhstan Airport — MEA may consider evacuation if imperative in students’ interests; Ensure student’s welfare

Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh, JJ. while partly allowing the present petition stated that, “Ministry of