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Title:
in re: Hospital Waste
Party:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia and the Pacific
Type of document:
National - higher court
Date of text:
December 22, 2010
Data source:
InforMEA
Court name:
High Court
Seat of court:
Karachi
Justice(s):
Abassi and Alam
Reference number:
D-363/2008
ECOLEX subject(s):
Waste & hazardous substances
Abstract:
The bench has disposed of this petition holding that it had served its purpose as the authorities have taken steps to ensure that hospital waste is disposed safely. The bench held that as a result of its orders and the formation of a committee by the health department, it has been ensured that Hospital Waste Management Rules are adhered and enforced.