Bengaluru, Dec. 10 -- The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed a government order dated May 14, 2025, which directed the closure of all Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) operating within government hospital premises.
Justice M Nagaprasanna of the Dharwad Bench, allowed a batch of petitions filed by Rakesh Mahalingappa L and others, stating orally, "We will not allow one wing of the government to tinker with the medicines being given to the poor whether it is free of cost or for nominal price."The detailed order is yet to be released.
The petitioners contended that the government order was passed hastily, without consultation, and adversely affected public interest. They argued that the Kendras provide generic medicines at 50-90% reduced pr...