Unproven Treatment Cannot Be Claimed by a Patient as a Matter of Right: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has clearly held that Stem Cell Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder cannot be claimed by patients as a matter of right. The Court observed that such treatment is unproven, lacks adequate scientific backing, and cannot be treated as a regular clinical procedure. The judgment reinforces that patient choice does not override medical ethics and scientific standards. Bench and Nature of the Case The decision was…