Q. Consider the following statements:
1.There is no specific law in India that deals with health emergency like pandemic.
2.Right to health and medical care are included under the ambit of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
3.The pandemic saw the dissolution of separation of power in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 3 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Statement 1: There is no specific law in India that deals with health emergency like pandemic.

Statement 2: The Supreme Court of India has declared that the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 includes right to health and medical care.

Statement 3: The pandemic saw the dissolution of separation of power in Indian as states and center fought over oxygen and Delhi High Court took matters in its own hand to supply the oxygen.

Source: Live Law

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