Prompt Medical Care Is Fundamental Right': Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses To Quash Layout Plan Incorporating Clinic In Colony Over Claims Of Increased Traffic

The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to quash a sector layout plan that incorporated a clinic, despite objections citing potential traffic increase. The court emphasized that providing prompt medical care is a fundamental right. This decision prioritizes access to healthcare facilities over concerns about minor inconveniences like traffic. The ruling underscores the importance of essential services in urban planning.