New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- The Delhi High Court has issued notice in a contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of its earlier directions requiring authorities to take action against illegal online health service aggregators operating in the city.

Justice Sachin Datta, while hearing the contempt case filed by Dr Rohit Jain, examined allegations that government authorities have failed to comply with the court's judgment dated August 6, 2020.

The petitioner, represented by advocate Shashank Deo Sudhi, contended that despite clear judicial directions, no effective action has been initiated against online health service aggregators allegedly operating in violation of statutory provisions, including the Clinical Establishments (Registration...