IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.Bharatha Chakravarthy, J
A.Suhashini – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector, Theni District, Theni – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts of petitioner's request to obtain medical records (Para 2) |
| 2. arguments on medico-legal records (Para 3) |
| 3. directions to furnish documents within two weeks (Para 4) |
ORDER
This writ petition is filed challenging the impugned proceedings dated 24.03.2025.
2.The petitioner had made an application to the Government Theni Medical College Hospital for obtaining copies of the medical records of her husband, who was admitted in the hospital on 17.02.2024. But however, succumbed to the injuries, while taking treatment on 22.02.2024. When the petitioner applied for copies of the Medical records such as admission papers and treatment records, since the case is a medical legal case, the same was refused and it was advised that it will be granted only on orders of Court. Therefore, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.
3.When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate submitted that since the case pertains to medical legal records, normally they are not furnished to the parties, unless directed by the Court.
4.In view thereof, this writ petition is ordered on the following terms: (i)The hospital admission papers and treatment papers whatsoe
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