Supreme Court Slams Yatharth Hospital Over ‘False’ Claim
What Happened
The Supreme Court initiated contempt proceedings against Yatharth Hospital after finding that its claim of not receiving a court notice was contradicted by official records. The case relates to compliance with rules requiring hospitals that received concessional government land to provide free treatment to economically weaker section (EWS) patients.
Key Takeaways
The court said ignoring a Supreme Court notice and filing a misleading affidavit was unacceptable. The case sends a strong message that hospitals benefiting from public concessions must comply with their obligations toward EWS patients and respect court directions.