Prompt Medical Care Is a Fundamental Right
In the case of House Owners Welfare Association (Regd.) v. State of Haryana and others (2025 P&H HC), the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that prompt medical care is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, refusing to quash a layout plan incorporating a clinic in Sector 17, Panchkula, despite claims of increased traffic. Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Vikas Suri emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare for the elderly and disabled, balancing it against the right to trade under Article 19(1)(g). This blog explores the ruling, its legal implications, and its significance for Judiciary, APO, and JLO aspirants preparing for 2025 exams.