#medical necessity

The M.P. State Consumer Commission ruled that insurers cannot deny claims for intravitreal injections like Lucentis solely because they are administered as outpatient procedures, if certified by a medical professional as medically necessary. This sets a critical precedent for policyholders undergoing chronic eye treatments, ensuring coverage aligns with clinical reality rather than arbitrary hospitalization clauses.

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that persistent physical pain from surgically implanted medical devices, even when removal is not immediately life-threatening, constitutes a violation of the right to bodily integrity under Article 21. This sets a precedent for granting interim bail in cases where prolonged suffering in custody undermines human dignity, expanding the scope of medical necessity beyond emergency conditions.

Madhya Pradesh High Court grants temporary bail for urgent surgical removal of a medical implant, affirming health as a valid ground under Section 439 CrPC.