#Government Schemes

The Kerala High Court has ruled that denying MEDISEP medical claims merely because treatment was received at a non-empanelled hospital violates the fundamental right to health under Article 21. The judgment reinforces that the authenticity of treatment, certified by medical records, is the only valid criterion - not administrative empanelment status. This protects thousands of beneficiaries, especially in emergencies where empanelled hospitals are inaccessible.

Bombay High Court holds that employees of autonomous bodies like WALMI are entitled to the second Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) promotion after 24 years of service, provided the funding is internal. The court quashed the State’s order for salary differential recovery and mandated arrears release within six months, reinforcing natural justice in career progression schemes.

The Supreme Court has ruled that administrative delays in re-inspection cannot forfeit a subsidy claim when the applicant has consistently pursued compliance and fulfilled all substantive requirements. This reinforces the principle that procedural lapses by government bodies cannot penalize bona fide beneficiaries of public funding schemes, especially in rural infrastructure development.