New Delhi, June 6 -- The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Union Government on an urgent plea filed on behalf of a three-year-old girl suffering from a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disorder, seeking immediate release of government financial assistance for a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Justice Amit Sharma, hearing the matter during the court's vacation sitting on June 5, issued notice on the petition filed by Baby Sanskriti Bhagat alias Saanchi through her father and natural guardian, and granted time to the Union Government to obtain instructions in the case. The matter has now been directed to be placed before the Vacation Bench on June 8.

The petition seeks directions to the Ministry of Health an...