[RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder] “Follow Supreme Court Orders, Regulate Access & Ensure Security Patrols”: Centre (MoHFW) To States

The Health Ministry letter to state Chief Secretaries and Director-Generals of police forces underlined the two-week deadline set by the top court. The reference was to a Supreme Court on August 22, in which a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud directed the authorities to take all necessary steps to reassure doctors and healthcare workers of physical and mental safety while at hospitals and medical facilities.