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Indian Courts Uphold Handwriting as Medical Right

10/1/2025

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Indian courts treat legible handwriting by doctors as a fundamental right due to life-or-death implications, with UK data showing electronic prescribing could cut drug errors by about 50%.
Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized an incomprehensible medico-legal report in a rape case and ordered handwriting training.
Past Odisha and Allahabad decisions echoed handwriting concerns.

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Story summary

Indian courts treat legible handwriting by doctors as a fundamental right due to life-or-death implications, with UK data showing electronic prescribing could cut drug errors by about 50%.
Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized an incomprehensible medico-legal report in a rape case and ordered handwriting training.
Past Odisha and Allahabad decisions echoed handwriting concerns.