THE ROLE OF COMPULSORY LICENSING IN ENSURING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICINES IN INDIA

ABSTRACT

In India, compulsory licensing is critical for maintaining access to crucial medicines, particularly during public health crises. It is a legal procedure that permits the government to approve the manufacture of generic versions of patented pharmaceuticals without the patent holder's permission. This is especially crucial in countries like India, where a large proportion of the population cannot afford costly proprietary pharmaceuticals.  Therefore, this paper focus on compulsory licensing and its role in access to essential medicines in India.