Orissa HC Directs State To Expedite Investigation Into Death Of Kidney Patient Who Was Allegedly Denied Treatment By Private Hospital On Religious Grounds [Read Order]

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday directed the State government to expedite the investigation into death of a Cuttack resident, who was allegedly denied treatment at a private hospital on the basis of his religion, during the lockdown. Lawyer-activist Azra Jamal had approached the High Court seeking apposite action against the Shanti Nursing Home in Cuttack, which refused to treat...