Aastha Diagnostic Clinical Lab. & Ors vs State Of J&K; & Ors

The Supreme Court granted leave and disposed of the appeals concerning the establishment of basic infrastructure facilities in hospitals and diagnostic centres in Jammu and Kashmir. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the Chief Secretary to form a committee to establish criteria for the registration of private medical institutions, ensuring adequate facilities are provided. The judgment emphasizes the need for regulatory oversight in healthcare establishments to protect public interest.