Supreme Court directs states to roll out ‘realistic, practical’ ICU standards, sets 3-week deadline for action plan
Indian Express·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
The Supreme Court directed all states and Union territories to prepare time-bound action plans for implementing minimum ICU standards in hospitals within three weeks. A bench instructed health secretaries to convene expert meetings within one week to develop practical, implementable guidelines. This order stems from the court's July 2024 judgment establishing uniform critical care infrastructure standards nationwide.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaStates and Union TerritoriesIntensive Care Units (ICUs)Justice Ahsanuddin AmanullahJustice R MahadevanHealth Secretaries