The July 10 letter recounts that the litigant, a cancer patient herself, died months into the litigation.
Considering the public interest involved in the matter, the Court had converted the matter into a suo motu case.
However, despite being listed at least 57 times, a final decision is yet to be taken in the matter, flags the letter.
The official case status, enclosed with this representation, reflects that the matter was listed at least 57 times.
After being listed on 2 July 2026, the matter now stands posted to 15 July 2026," states the letter.
The July 10 letter recounts that the litigant, a cancer patient herself, died months into the litigation. Considering the public interest involved in the matter, the Court had converted the matter into a suo motu case.
However, despite being listed at least 57 times, a final decision is yet to be taken in the matter, flags the letter.
"The chronology of the proceedings speaks for itself. The official case status, enclosed with this representation, reflects that the matter was listed at least 57 times. More significantly, after completion of pleadings, the matter has repeatedly been listed 'FOR DISPOSAL' during 2025, yet the final adjudication has continued to elude the proceedings. After being listed on 2 July 2026, the matter now stands posted to 15 July 2026," states the letter.
It adds that a prompt decision in the case would not only honour the original litigant's memory, it would also benefit others who suffer from breast cancer who may not be in a position to approach the Court directly.
"The untimely demise of the petitioner in this matter highlights the devastating human cost of judicial delays in cases involving access to lifesaving drugs. A swift resolution to this matter would not only honour the memory of the late petitioner but also provide hope to others who are suffering from the dreaded disease but do not have the means to approach the Hon’ble Court," the letter said.
