8 August 2026

Supreme Court order on Ghaziabad hospital negligence

The Supreme Court's intervention regarding the denial of medical care to victims of sexual violence highlights critical gaps in the implementation of legal safeguards and the accountability of healthcare institutions, which is a relevant theme for GS2 governance and judicial oversight.

Questions

1. The Supreme Court's intervention in cases of medical negligence towards victims of sexual violence highlights the gap between legal safeguards and ground-level implementation. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring the right to emergency medical care for victims of crime. 150 words
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2. The denial of emergency medical treatment to victims of grave offences raises critical questions regarding the accountability of private healthcare institutions. Examine the need for a standardized protocol for hospitals and law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of victims' rights under the Constitution. 250 words
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Prelims

1. In the context of the recent Supreme Court order regarding medical negligence, which of the following best describes the Court's stated intent?

   1. A To nationalize all private hospitals involved in criminal cases
   2. B To frame broad guidelines for hospitals and law enforcement for handling victims of grave offences
   3. C To impose criminal liability on the hospital administration without compensation
   4. D To mandate that all rape victims be treated only in government-run hospitals