Hyderabad, Feb. 13 -- The Telangana High Court has sought a clear explanation from the state government on whether patients can be denied medical treatment or ambulance services for not possessing an Aadhaar card or for not being accompanied by an attendant.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary of the Health Department, Director of Medical Education, Superintendent of Mahabubabad Government Hospital, and the District Collector, directing them to file detailed counter-affidavits.

Patient denied treatment

The court was hearing a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) arising from a letter written by advocate Komurayya, ...