SC dismisses plea seeking nationalisation of healthcare sector

The bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan dismissed the plea of advocate Amit Dwivedi which sought to nationalise the health care sector of the whole country amid COVID-19 pandemic.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea which sought to nationalise the health care sector of the whole country amid coronavirus pandemic.

The bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan dismissed the plea of advocate Amit Dwivedi.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said: "It's not a decision the court can ask the government to take. We cannot order nationalisation of hospitals. The government has already taken over some hospitals."

The bench agreed with Mehta, and asked Dwivedi that how could court issue such misconceived directions.

"At this time everyone is doing their work. The government is taking all kinds of effective steps for treatment of persons infected with COVID-19," added Justice Bhushan.