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DELHI HIGH COURT
PRATHIBA M.SINGH
Satula Devi – Appellant
Versus
Govt. of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. medical condition and assessment of dmp. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. medical board evaluation and recommendations. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 12 , 13) |
| 3. urgent directions based on dmp's incapacity. (Para 9 , 10 , 18 , 20) |
| 4. management of dmp's financial assets. (Para 11 , 15 , 17) |
| 5. appointment of interim guardian. (Para 24 , 26) |
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)--This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. This matter has been mentioned today at 10.30.am, by the ld. Senior Counsels who have informed the Court that the DMP has been admitted to Apollo Hospital yesterday evening and his physical condition has deteriorated. When asked as to who the treating doctor of the DMP in Apollo Hospital is, the Court is informed that the DMP is under the care of Dr. Sandeep Guleria. The matter was then listed for 2.30 pm.
3. The Court thereafter interacted with Dr. Sandeep Guleria to enquire about the medical condition of the DMP. The court was informed that the DMP's condition last night was quite serious. His oxygen levels were low and he is currently in ICU, but stable. His condition may improve by tomorrow was the doctor's assessment.
Medical condition of the DMP
4. The
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