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D. Y. CHANDRACHUD, J B PARDIWALA
Narendra Gupta – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. highlighting the issue of unnecessary hysterectomies in specific states. (Para 1) |
| 2. states took steps to investigate and regulate unnecessary hysterectomies. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. right to health as a part of the right to life. (Para 5) |
| 4. guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies established. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 5. details of the action plan proposed by the union government. (Para 10 , 12) |
| 6. directive for all states to adopt guidelines and ensure compliance. (Para 19 , 20) |
| 7. conclusion and directions issued by the court. (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
JUDGMENT :
Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI.
1. A public interest litigation has been instituted by Dr Narendra Gupta in 2013 highlighting the fact that in the States of Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, in particular, “unnecessary hysterectomies” were carried out under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana as well as other government schemes related to healthcare. The petition also highlights the involvement of private hospitals in performing
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