X is seriously injured in a residential fire and requires immediate life-saving medical treatment. The private hospital turns him away on the grounds that he cannot afford medical attention. Which statement is correct?

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The hospital is not in violation of Section 27(3) because they have the right of admission.

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The hospital is not in violation of Section 27(3) because it only applies to public health care.

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The hospital is not in violation as in Soobramoney, the court defined emergency medical treatment as maintenance of treatment for patients suffering from incurable illness only.

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The hospital is in violation of Section 27(3) because the hospital must provide immediate life-saving treatment.

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