AASTHA DIAGNOSTIC CLINICAL LAB. vs STATE OF J&K .

The Supreme Court granted leave and disposed of the appeals concerning the establishment of norms for registration and licensing of hospitals and clinical establishments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Court upheld the directions given by the High Court for the formation of a committee to establish criteria for these institutions, which resulted in the issuance of the 'Norms for Registration & Licensing of Nursing Homes and Clinical Establishments-2006'. The Court emphasized the necessity of adequate facilities in hospitals, thereby reinforcing the legal obligation of state authorities to ensure compliance with health standards.