SC Rejects PIL for Disclosure of Drug Warnings

SC Rejects PIL for Disclosure of Drug Warnings

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL for Mandatory Disclosure of Medicine Contraindications   New Delhi – The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a mandatory framework requiring doctors to inform patients about contraindications—cases where certain medications should not be used due to potential harm. The court called the proposal “not … Read more

Hyderabad PG Ordered to Pay Rs.40000 for False Promises

Hyderabad: A women’s PG in Hyderabad has been ordered to pay Rs.40000 for not providing the amenities that were advertised. The order was passed by the District Consumer Commission after a complaint was filed by a resident of the PG.

The resident had alleged that the PG did not provide the basic amenities that were promised, such as a safe and secure living environment, clean and hygienic rooms, and a hygienic kitchen. She also alleged that the PG warden was rude and unhelpful.

In its order, the District Consumer Commission observed that the PG had violated the Consumer Protection Act by not providing the services that were promised. The commission also observed that the PG warden had been rude and unhelpful to her.

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