Supreme Court Refers Issues On Cashless Treatment To Justice Sapre Committee

The Supreme Court has referred all issues concerning cashless medical treatment and complete insurance coverage for road accident victims to the Justice Sapre Committee (Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety).

A bench was dealing with intervention applications in the 2012 PIL of Dr. S Rajaseekaran, seeking a nationwide scheme under Section 162(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act to mandate cashless treatment and timely reimbursement of post-discharge expenses.

The committee will examine implementation challenges, standardization of protocols, insurer compliance, and reimbursement mechanisms to ensure timely medical care for accident victims across India.

It has been directed to hear all stakeholders and submit its report within six weeks.

[S.Rajaseekaran v. Union of India & Ors.]