Mr. "X" vs Hospital "Z"

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of unauthorized disclosure of medical information, emphasizing the duty of confidentiality owed by medical institutions under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission erred in dismissing the appellant's petition for compensation related to the breach of confidentiality regarding his HIV status. The Court ruled that the appellant was entitled to seek redress for the harm caused by the disclosure, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that medical confidentiality is paramount and must be protected.