Lok Sabha Debates
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N/A v.N/A
The Lok Sabha debated the Patents (Amendment) Bill, 2005, which sought to introduce product patents. Opposition members strongly argued that this change would lead to exorbitant drug prices, making essential medicines inaccessible to the common man, thereby violating the fundamental right to health under Article 21. Despite these concerns, the Minister of Commerce and Industry successfully moved the motion, and the Bill was ultimately passed by the House.
The Government of India v.Concerned Citizens/Pharmaceutical Industry Stakeholders
The debate centered on the introduction of a Bill to further amend the Patents Act, 1970. Opponents argued that the amendment would compromise India's strong generic drug industry and restrict public access to affordable life-saving medicines. The Speaker ultimately allowed the motion for introducing the Bill to be adopted.
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