Consider Waiving Customs Duties and GST for Drugs: Delhi HC to Centre in Plea of Young Victims of Rare Diseases

The Delhi High Court urged the Centre to consider waiving customs duties and GST for life-saving drugs required by children suffering from rare diseases. This follows a plea from young victims who sought tax relief to make these treatments affordable. The court’s intervention reflects the critical need to balance public revenue interests with humanitarian concerns, especially when patients face life-threatening conditions and prohibitively expensive treatment costs.