COVID19 Suo Motu Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Justice Chandrachud : Fair enough. But is there any national guidelines on hospitalization of COVID patients and what are the antecedent requirements.

SG : It is there in my affidavit.

J Chandrachud : We will read it.

Solicitor General says that respective High Courts are seized of this issue.

"Individuals with individual problems may not serve the purpose which the Supreme Court is looking to have in this case, more particularly when the High Courts are examining", SG.

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Dave says some hospitals insist on COWIN app registration for hospital admission.

Justice Chandrachud asks Dave to serve copy of the application.

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Sr Adv Siddhartha Dave for an intervenor says that there should be a uniform policy for admission in hospitals.

For example, in Gujarat, admissions are given only for patients coming in hospitals. Such conditions affect right to health under Art 21, he says.

Solicitor General : This aspect is being examined.

Justice Chandrachud asks Grover to give copy of the application to the SG and says that it will be listed on next day.

Sr Adv Anand Grover mentions an intervention application which seeks a direction for government authorization or compulsory license for drugs like Remdesivir.

SG responds to Reddy's suggestions : The suggestion can be considered. Nothing is cast in stone. Sometimes routes are changed. It is an evolving situation.

Justice Rao : Also, what you have done now is one thing. But what you are going to do in future is another thing. We need a plant.

Justice Rao : Also, what you have done now is one thing. But what you are going to do in future is another thing. We need a plant.

Justice Rao : Also, what you have done now is one thing. But what what you are going to do in future is another thing. We need a plant.