alf of the aids drugs used in developing nations come from india. aid groups are applauding the court decision saying it protects the right of the poor to medical treatment. >> i think the supreme court said they definitely abuse this practice of getting many patents on one drug. >> but the country's growing drug industry is raising concerns. analysts point out that cheap alternatives from india could make it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to continue the expensive development of new medicines. responding to the court decision, novartis released a statement saying that patents safeguard innovation and encourage progress. the company sees the ruling as a setback for patients, as it hinders development of drugs for diseases that do not currently have effective treatment options. >>> patients around the world need affordable treatment, and pharmaceutical companies seek to protect their intellectual property rights. the debate on how to best balance the two is likely to remain centered on india. >>> the rapid economic development powering emerging economies of southeast asia is welcome to most. but there's always a price to pay. whether it's through pollut