‘Prompt Medical Care Is Fundamental Right’, Refusal to Quash Layout Plan Including Clinic in Colony Despite Traffic Concerns: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court refused to quash the layout plan of a sector that included a doctor's clinic in the vicinity. The court's decision was based on the observation that receiving prompt medical services is a fundamental right of every citizen. The bench, consisting of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri, emphasized that having healthcare services in close proximity is especially crucial for…