The decision came after a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan Singh and Justice Manmeet PS Arora assured that the existing stock of medicines in Delhi would last for a few weeks and additional supplies were on the way.
The PIL, filed by NGO Social Jurist earlier this year, had alleged that the soul ultrasound machine at the hospital was not working and essential medicines were not available for the last six months. Advocate Ashok Aggarwal, representing the petitioner, argued that due to the shortage, poor patients were forced to purchase medicines from outside sources.
The Central Government and the Mission Director of Delhi State Health Mission submitted affidavits detailing the stock levels and supply pipeline of essential medicines. These presentations confirmed that immediate deficiencies are being addressed effectively.
"In view of the fact that the stock is in the hands of 4 FDCs
The medicine is good for months and 3 FDC
The medicine is good for three weeks and the remaining supply is in the pipeline, the present petition is disposed of by treating it as satisfied,'' the bench said in its order.
Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) assured the court that the ultrasound machine at the institute is now fully functional.
The court was informed that there is no need for a CT scan machine in the institute as patients below the poverty line are sent to Hindu Rao Hospital for free scans. Other patients can get the scan for a nominal fee of Rs 1,500, which is usually covered by an NGO.
Earlier, the Center had assured the court of taking proactive steps to expedite the supply of anti-TB drugs to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
The PIL, filed by NGO Social Jurist earlier this year, had alleged that the soul ultrasound machine at the hospital was not working and essential medicines were not available for the last six months. Advocate Ashok Aggarwal, representing the petitioner, argued that due to the shortage, poor patients were forced to purchase medicines from outside sources.
The Central Government and the Mission Director of Delhi State Health Mission submitted affidavits detailing the stock levels and supply pipeline of essential medicines. These presentations confirmed that immediate deficiencies are being addressed effectively.
"In view of the fact that the stock is in the hands of 4 FDCs
The medicine is good for months and 3 FDC
The medicine is good for three weeks and the remaining supply is in the pipeline, the present petition is disposed of by treating it as satisfied,'' the bench said in its order.
Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) assured the court that the ultrasound machine at the institute is now fully functional.
The court was informed that there is no need for a CT scan machine in the institute as patients below the poverty line are sent to Hindu Rao Hospital for free scans. Other patients can get the scan for a nominal fee of Rs 1,500, which is usually covered by an NGO.
Earlier, the Center had assured the court of taking proactive steps to expedite the supply of anti-TB drugs to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
