Haryana High Court Challenges Mediclaim Limits, Invokes Sanskrit for Universal Welfare
‘Sarve bhavantu sukhinah’: Court invokes Sanskrit verse on universal happiness to slam Haryana mediclaim limits
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Haryana government to reassess its medical reimbursement policy, emphasizing the need for compassion in healthcare. Citing the Sanskrit principle 'Sarve bhavantu sukhinah', the court highlighted the importance of health and dignity for all citizens, particularly government employees and pensioners facing treatment denial at non-empanelled hospitals.
- 01The court criticized Haryana's policy for denying claims based on non-empanelment, stressing that human survival should take precedence over bureaucratic procedures.
- 02Justice Sandeep Moudgil emphasized that the right to health is integral to the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
- 03The court mandated a review of individual claims within four weeks, urging authorities to approach these cases with sympathy and understanding.
- 04Haryana's government acknowledged the need to revise its medical reimbursement policy to reflect current healthcare realities and ensure social security for employees.
- 05The court's ruling highlights the essential role of medical reimbursement policies in maintaining dignity and preventing financial hardship due to health issues.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has called on the Haryana government to reconsider its medical reimbursement policy, particularly regarding claims for treatment at non-empanelled hospitals. Justice Sandeep Moudgil invoked the ancient Sanskrit verse 'Sarve bhavantu sukhinah', emphasizing that societal well-being is tied to individual health and dignity. The court criticized the state for denying reimbursements based solely on non-empanelment, arguing that such policies should prioritize human welfare over technicalities. It recognized the right to health as a fundamental aspect of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court ordered a review of individual claims within four weeks, asserting that the policies should be interpreted to support social security and dignity for employees and pensioners. The Haryana government has agreed to reassess its medical reimbursement framework to align it with contemporary medical needs and ensure that it fulfills its social welfare objectives. This ruling reinforces the necessity for compassionate governance in healthcare.
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The court's ruling could lead to significant changes in how medical reimbursements are processed for Haryana's government employees and pensioners.
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