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The Regulation of Telemedicine: A Global Comparative Analysis

WebIn FY 2021, the Indian Telemedicine Market was valued at USD 1314.83 million and is predicted to develop at a healthy Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of roughly 22.31 per cent. This is attributed to the country’s strengthening healthcare IT infrastructure, as well as India’s expanding digitalisation.

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Disciplinary proceedings against person with mental disability is a

WebSupreme Court: In a case where the CRPF had initiated disciplinary proceeding against a person with a medical history of obsessive compulsive disorder and depression and has been undergoing treatment for the same since 2009, the 3-judge bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud*, Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, JJ has held that the initiation of …

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Pharmaceutical Patents And Healthcare: A Legal Conundrum

WebKeeping in view the international obligations, the researcher will address two major issues, what are the repercussions of complying TRIPS on pharmaceutical patenting and the repercussions of TRIPS on public access to health. Public Health VIS-à-VIS Pharmaceuticals Patent. (i) Right to Health as Fundamental Rights.

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All HC In minor's custody case, where child is below 5 years of …

WebThe instant petition was filed for a writ of habeas corpus, instituted by Master Anav’s mother, the first petitioner, asking the Court to liberate the minor from his father’s custody by entrusting the minor into hers, is about a young child’s devastating world.. Petitioner 1 states that during her stay with her husband, she was tortured physically and …

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An Overview of Health-tech Regulation in India [Part 1]

WebAn Overview of Health-tech Regulation in India [Part 1] Introduction. One of the few silver linings to emerge from the tragic disruption wrought by the brutal and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has been the unprecedented adoption of digital technologies in the life sciences and healthcare industry, globally. As the pandemic brought clinical trials

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A Comprehensive Analysis on Reproductive Health and Surrogacy …

WebDisclaimer: The content of this Blog are for informational purposes only and for the reader's personal non-commercial use.The views expressed are not the personal views of EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. and do not constitute legal advice. The contents are intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct, complete, or up to date.

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Does failure to disclose mental disorder before marriage constitute

WebDelhi High Court: While stating that, Marriage is not made of only happy memories and good times, and two people in a marriage have to face challenges and weather the storm together, the Division Bench of Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh, JJ., expressed that, It is not easy to live with a partner who has mental health issues, and …

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Law on Medical Negligence When can a doctor be summoned …

WebPatiala House Courts, New Delhi: While addressing a case of medical negligence Prayank Nayak, MM-01, expressed that doctors can be summoned for negligence only if the negligence is gross or the doctors did not possess the requisite skill required for the treatment Complainant sought summoning of accused namely Dr Ram …

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World Mental Health Day Legal Fraternity shares insights for …

WebTaking time out to take care of their mental health will not make one lag behind in their career, it will just make them come back stronger.”. ~ Mehaak Jaggi, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India. Mehaak Jaggi. This World Mental Health Day, SCC Online brings quotes from the Legal Fraternity sharing insights for mental well …

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Custody of Children SCC Times

WebGuardianship refers to a bundle of rights and powers that an adult has in relation to the person and property of a minor, while custody is a narrower concept relating to the upbringing and day-to-day care and control of the minor. The term “custody” is not defined in any Indian family law, whether secular or religious.

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IRDAI (Insurance Products) Regulations, 2024 SCC Times

WebOn 22-3-2024, the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (‘IRDAI’) notified the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Products) Regulations, 2024.The provisions will come into force on 1-4-2024. Key Points: Applicability: insurers who have certificate of registration for business of life insurance/ general …

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Juvenile Justice System in India and the Mental Health of Juveniles

WebStudies show that at some juvenile justice contact points, as many as 70% of the youth have diagnosable mental health problems. The commoner ones include externalising disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse disorders, or internalising disorders like anxiety disorders and mood disorders.

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Deconstructing the Occupational Safety, Health and Working …

WebThe Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 seeks to consolidate and modify the laws regulating the occupational safety, health and working conditions. It replaces a whole bunch of labour laws, most notably, the Factories Act, 1948; the Mines Act, 1952 and the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 apart …

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“A prudent insurer has to gauge possible risks”; Insurer can’t

WebSupreme Court: The Division Bench of Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and B.V. Nagarathna*, JJ., held that if on the consideration of the medical report, the insurance company gets satisfied about the medical condition of the proposer and that there was no risk of pre-existing illness, and on such satisfaction it issues the policy, it cannot …

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Latest Supreme Court Judgments on 498A in 2022 SCC Times

WebThe latest Supreme Court judgment on 498A in 2022 discussed the nexus between offences under Sections 498A and 306 of IPC in Mariano Anto Bruno v. State, 2022 SCC OnLine SC 1387. The Supreme Court reiterated that “Court must scrupulously examine the facts and circumstances of the case and also assess the evidence adduced …

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Articles Archives SCC Times

WebMusing on Mental Health – Bench and the Bar. by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul† and Radhika Bishwajit Dubey††. Assisted by Aman Singhania. Continue reading. Published on February 10, 2022By Editor_4. 3 Comments.

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An Overview of Healthtech Regulation in India [Part 2]

WebThe Information Technology Act, 2000 (hereinafter “the IT Act”); All healthtech companies must be compliant with India’s primary technology legislation, the IT Act. Although the IT Act acts as an overarching legislation for all digital businesses, the most relevant provision for most healthtech companies is likely the “safe harbour” protection …

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Guidelines on Migration and Portability of health insurance …

WebA: NORMS ON PORTABILITY: Portability shall be allowed under all individual indemnity health insurance policies issued by General Insurers and Health Insurers including family floater policies. B: NORMS ON MIGRATION: 2. In addition to the migration option to be provided to the policyholders as specified under Regulation 17 (i) of IRDAI …

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Advertisement to Misleading Advertisement Horlicks Ltd. v. Zydus

WebArticle 19 (1) (a) not only guarantees freedom of speech and expression, it also protects the rights of individuals to listen, read and receive the said speech .”. Further, the Supreme Court also held that misleading and deceptive advertising would not fall within the protection of Article 19. The law relating to misleading advertisement.

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