Emergency Patients Cannot Be Denied Medical Reimbursements For Non-Empanelled Hospitals: Punjab and Haryana HC
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-02-03 12:19 GMT | Update On 2026-02-03 12:19 GMT
Advertisement
Ruling that patients cannot be forced to wait for admission to empanelled hospitals in emergency and life-threatening situations, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted relief to a government employee whose wife underwent an emergency hysterectomy and gallbladder removal surgery at a non-empanelled hospital. The court directed the State Government to reimburse the remaining medical expenses of Rs 4,20,766 along with 6% interest within four weeks.
Emergency Patients Need Not Wait for Empanelled Hospitals: Punjab and Haryana HC
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.