Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Karnataka HC Quashes Closure of Jan Aushadhi Centres
The Karnataka High Court has decided to not let the state government close down Jan Aushadhi centres in government hospitals.
These centres sell medicines at much lower prices, which helps poor people.
The BJP says the government was trying to close these centres because they are popular schemes started by Prime Minister Modi.
The BJP leaders are happy with the court's decision and say the government should not play politics with people's health.
They also say that the government is more interested in making money than helping people.
Karnataka High Court quashed the government's order to close Jan Aushadhi centres in government hospitals.
BJP leaders criticized the Congress-led state government for trying to close the centres.
Jan Aushadhi centres provide affordable medicines to the poor, saving them money.
BJP leaders alleged that the government's move was politically motivated and aimed at sabotaging a popular scheme.
The court's decision was welcomed by BJP leaders as a victory for public interest.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court, Karnataka BJP, Congress-led state government
- What
- Quashing of government order to close Jan Aushadhi centres
- When
- Order issued on Wednesday, BJP leaders spoke on Thursday
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Petitions filed by Kendra owners and public interest litigants challenging the government's move
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Government Order
- Closure of Jan Aushadhi centres in government hospitals
- Petitioners
- Kendra owners and public interest litigants
- BJP Leaders
- B.Y. Vijayendra, R. Ashoka, Tejasvi Surya
- Savings
- Rs 30,000 crore in medical expenses over 10 years
- Price Reduction
- 60 to 70 per cent lower prices for medicines