Medical expenditure major concern among Indians: Study
New Delhi, Aug 26 : Cost of medical treatment in India has emerged as a major concern for the citizens as 44 per cent of them think that getting treated is expensive, according to a new study.
In the study conducted by Ipsos, an independent market research company, 35 per cent of Indians think the quality of medical treatment was poor while 30 per cent were disappointed with the low standard of cleanliness in medical institutes,
For the study, more than 1,000 Indians were surveyed aged between 16-64 from April to June.
However, there was optimism among Indians where 60 per cent felt that expenditure on healthcare would reduce in the next 10 years while 69 per cent believed that the quality of medical treatment would get better in the next decade.
"Making healthcare affordable to all, should be addressed by governments and healthcare providers around the globe as it is among the top three concerns. Lifestyle changes can prevent some of these dreaded diseases," said Monica Gangwani, Head, Ipsos Healthcare.
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Allahabad HC orders police protection to married couple apprehending 'honour killing'
Prayagraj (PTI): The Allahabad High Court has granted protection to a married couple who expressed fear that they may be killed by the woman's family.
The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena on March 25.
"No individual can make an 'honour issue' out of a consenting adult marrying a person of their own choice. It is the state's duty to protect the life, limb, and property of such persons even against their own family members," the bench said.
The court was hearing a petition filed by Prachi Agrawal and her partner, who sought relief in connection with an FIR filed under Section 87 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for kidnapping, and abducting or inducing a woman to compel her marriage.
The couple submitted that they married at an Arya Samaj temple and possessed a marriage registration certificate issued under the Uttar Pradesh Marriage Registration Rules, 2017.
The petitioners alleged that the woman's family members were averse to their marriage and lodged a bogus FIR against them.
The couple further submitted a joint affidavit expressing apprehension of an honour killing by the woman's family.
The court said that a prima facie case was made out and issued notice to the private respondent and granted two weeks to file a counter-affidavit.
Meanwhile, as an interim measure, the court granted the petitioners protection from arrest.
The court also explicitly ordered the woman's family members and relatives not to harm the petitioners, enter their matrimonial home, or establish contact with them directly or through any electronic means.
The bench directed the Aligarh senior superintendent of police to ensure that no harm comes to the couple and posted the matter for hearing on April 8.
