The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of challenges faced by cadets disabled during NDA/IMA training. Over 500 ex-trainees since 1985 struggle without ex-servicemen benefits, relying only on meagre ex-gratia payments.
Today, On 26th March, The Supreme Court has ordered all states and union territories to create a system to handle complaints about misleading advertisements. The court stressed that such ads “can cause great harm to society” and must be strictly regulated. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said the public should have a way to report ads violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954.
Today, On 7th March, The Supreme Court is set to issue comprehensive directions for enforcing the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. The case stems from a writ petition by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The IMA seeks action against misleading advertisements promoting allopathic medicines. The ruling aims to curb false medical claims and protect public health.
Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court closed the contempt case against Dr. RV Asokan, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), for making contemptuous remarks about the court. These comments were made during a press interview while the IMA’s plea against Patanjali Ayurved, regarding misleading advertisements, was still pending. The court found no reason to proceed further with the case. Dr. Asokan had criticized the court’s actions in the ongoing legal matter.
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Today, On 9th September, The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in West Bengal stands firm in their support for the ongoing doctors’ strike, despite the Supreme Court’s order to return to duty. The protests are in response to the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor in Kolkata. The IMA criticizes the court’s decision and emphasizes the need for justice and the fight against healthcare corruption.
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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) today announced its intention to file an interlocutory application in the Supreme Court’s suo motu case on the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The IMA aims to engage with MPs to push for central legislation addressing violence against healthcare workers and has requested urgent action on a central law to protect healthcare professionals.
