Avantika Singh, LL.M., Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad Graduated from Dr. Ram Manohar National Law University, Lucknow (B.A. LL.B. Hons.)
INTRODUCTION
Soobramoney v. Minister of Health Kwazulu-Natal1 is the landmark judgment as it was the first case in South Africa which dealt with the socio-economic rights of an individual. This case paved a path for further discussion on this matter. Soobramoney, an Indian origin South African was denied dialysis treatment in a public hospital because of restrictive guidelines by the hospital. This case has extensively discussed the scope of Section 27 of the Constitution of South Africa which is right to access to health care services. The research paper tries to analyse the judgment of the Court. It is delivered by 10 judges of the Constitutional Court of South Africa where majority judgment was written by Justice Chaskalson, whereas Justice Madala and Justice Sachs had given the concurring judgment.
