Mr. X vs Hospital Z

The Supreme Court clarified that a petition seeking to overrule a prior judgment cannot be entertained, specifically referencing Mr. X v. Hospital Z (1998) 8 SCC 296. The Court directed that the petition be treated as an application for clarification/directions rather than a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution. The Court also ordered notices to be issued to relevant parties, including the National Aids Control Organisation and the Medical Council of India, and allowed an intervention application.