The case has been pending before the Kerala High Court since June 2022; the writ petition has been listed 57 times for final hearing without the case being heard since January 21, 2023, the Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatment says in its letter
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the implications of pending court cases on timely access to life-saving medicines, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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Activists seek early decision on better access to which medicine?
The activists are specifically seeking better access to life-saving breast cancer medicine, as mentioned in the title.
How many times has the writ petition been listed for final hearing since January 21, 2023?
The writ petition has been listed 30 times for final hearing since January 21, 2023.
In which year did the case first come up before the Kerala High Court?
The case has been pending before the Kerala High Court since June 2022.