Hospitals are bound to give free treatment to survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks: HC
Hindustan Times|December 25, 2024
The Delhi high court has directed all government and private hospitals, along with nursing homes, to provide free medical treatment to survivors of cases that involve sexual violence and acid attacks.
Shruti Kakkar

The court emphasised that medical establishments are bound by provisions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Rules, 2020, and guidelines issued by the Union Health Ministry to ensure seamless treatment for such survivors.

A bench of justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma, in its December 10 order, mandated that hospitals must provide first aid, diagnostic tests, lab work, and other necessary treatment without charge. Violations by medical personnel, administrators, or hospitals could result in penalties, including imprisonment or fines.

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