PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs JASBIR SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reimburse medical expenses for an imported drug prescribed for a serious health condition, emphasizing that the drug was not available in India. The Court noted that the policy of the Government allows for reimbursement when Indian drugs are ineffective and an imported life-saving drug is necessary, provided a certificate from a medical authority is obtained. The Court found no reasonable basis for denying reimbursement in this case, thus affirming the High Court's ruling.