New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a joint inspection of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital's records following allegations that it has failed to provide free treatment to poor patients, as mandated under the government land lease agreement.
The Court has directed the Union of India and Delhi government to conduct a thorough review and submit a report detailing the number of economically weaker section (EWS) patients treated at the hospital over the past five years.
A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh issued the directive, outlining the scope of the inspection and seeking specific information, including, Whether the hospital’s lease deed has been renewed after expiry and, if so, under what terms and conditions.