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“If you have bought a machine, you should maintain it. It is caused by a vascular anomaly and is named for its colouration which is similar to port wine. He has also claimed that if his ailment is left untreated it can lead to various health complications like bleeding, visual impairments, seizures, developmental delays, glaucoma, paralysis, migraines, tissue outgrowth and endocrine issues and contended that by delaying his treatment, AIIMS was unduly exposing him to such side effects. If the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) does not have funds, which I don’t think is the case, then the government should pay for its repairs,” Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva said. Advocate Ashok Aggarwal, appearing for petitioner Mohammad Quayamuddin, said his client had to undergo 10 sessions of treatment but only one has been done in May 2015 and none thereafter as the machine costing Rs 50 lakh was out of order..