Representative imageA writ petition for access to a life-saving breast cancer medicine, Ribociclib, filed before Kerala high court in June 2022 has been listed for final hearing 57 times since Jan 21, 2023, without the matter being heard.The working group on access to medicines has written to Chief Justice of India, requesting him to consider steps to expedite the hearing to ensure justice for those who need the medicine urgently.The petitioner died in the early stage of the case, after which the HC decided to continue it suo motu, given the larger public interest.'Petitioner death exposes cost of judicial delays'The working group comprises patient advocates, patient groups, civil society organisations, academics, and lawyers. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in