Supreme Court Declines to Cancel Bail of Cardiologist Accused in PMJAY Angioplasty Case
Supreme Court refused to cancel bail of a cardiologist accused of unnecessary angioplasties under PMJAY linked to two deaths. While allegations include fraud, lack of consent and inflated claims, the Court stressed that bail is not punishment. The case highlights rising criminal risk for doctors amid insurance driven healthcare and consent scrutiny in India.
