Punjab and Haryana HC said that Medical reports make for crucial evidence in certain cases, expressing anger over medical reports written in illegible handwriting
The observation came as several hospitals from Punjab sought the release of funds from the state government under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. It was noted that the state released Rs 26 crore to the tune of notwithstanding bills amounting to Rs 500 crore.
The court rebuked the AAP government for taking a position that there shortage of funds for allocating the budget for buying modern technology tools for Forensic Science Laboratories while huge amounts are otherwise being spent.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court flagged the improper execution of of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015, meant to curtail cow slaughtering and consumption of beef.
Though it was not mentioned in the court order, the court observed in case of the death of farmer Shubh Karan Singh that "Shotgun is not carried by police officers".
The protesters sitting on the road are seeking release of Sikh prisoners including Balwant Singh Rajoana who was convicted in the assassination of former Chief Minister of Punjab Beant Singh.