The Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 to include the right to health, obligating the State to provide adequate medical facilities and ensure access to healthcare.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Right to health jurisprudence: (a) Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996): Failure of government hospital to provide timely treatment violates Article 21, (b) Parmanand Katara v. Union of India (1989): Every doctor has duty to provide emergency medical care, (c) Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India (1995): Right to health includes occupational health safeguards. State obligation: Progressive realization based on resources; not absolute guarantee but reasonable access. Basis for Ayushman Bharat, public health infrastructure investments.