Full Reimbursement of Emergency Medical Expenses Ordered; Right to Health Prevails Over Rate Ceilings: Delhi High Court

In a significant judgment strengthening the right to health, the Delhi High Court has held that outdated reimbursement ceilings cannot be used to deny or restrict legitimate medical expenses incurred during emergency treatment. The Court directed full reimbursement of medical costs and also ordered refund of salary deductions made from a court employee. Case Background The petitioner, Jeet Singh, working as an Ahlmad in the District Courts at Tis Hazari,…