Supreme Court Slams Private Hospitals Over Free Treatment

The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure over the failure to implement free treatment for economically weaker sections in private hospitals in Delhi. It directed the Delhi government to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure free treatment for EWS patients.

The court had earlier issued contempt notices to 51 private hospitals, but noted that only 4 of them are complying with the rules. The Supreme Court emphasized strict enforcement of free healthcare provisions for the poor.