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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata, seeking to protect the victim’s identity from being shared on social media. Complainants argue that the dissemination of her photo and family details is damaging their reputation. The case is scheduled to be heard on August 20.
Three petitions, including one from an Army College doctor, urge Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to take suo motu cognizance of the rape-murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The petitioners emphasize the need for swift and exemplary justice, calling it an attack on the nation’s essence and demanding heightened security at medical institutions.
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The Supreme Court Today (August 6th) told Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr. RV Asokan that he has to publish apology in all prominent newspapers for his statements criticising the Supreme Court. A Bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta also said that the same should be done by him personally and not on IMA’s behalf and the expenses for the same should be borne out of his own pocket.
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The Supreme Court Today (July 30th) suggested that the AYUSH Ministry should create a centralised dashboard to publicise and track the progress of complaints filed against misleading advertisements on medicinal or allied healthcare products. The Court was hearing a case filed against Patanjali Ayurved and its promoters, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna for publishing misleading ads targeting allopathic medicine.
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The Supreme Court Today (July 9th) said that its earlier order containing directions for self-declaration to be submitted by the advertisement industry should not adversely suffer on account of its directions. The Court requested the Centre to convene a meeting with stakeholders and senior officials of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to resolve issues and difficulties faced by advertisers.
Patanjali vs IMA
A proposed law in India sparked protests from the medical community, particularly on National Doctor’s Day. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces harsher penalties for medical negligence, including fines and a mandatory five-year jail term. Doctors fear the law will hinder emergency care and lead to unnecessary litigation, impacting patient welfare and medical practice.
Patanjali Ayurved co-founders, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, are facing criminal proceedings for deceptive advertising. The case centers on purportedly misleading advertisements, leading to contempt of court proceedings. The charges, rooted in the Drugs And Magic Remedies Act, reflect the government’s resolve to uphold advertising integrity. The outcome could impact advertising regulations.
The Apex Court suggested Today (May 14th) a review of its 1996 ruling regarding the application of the Consumer Protection Act to medical professionals. Previously the court had determined that services provided by doctors fall under the Act if payment is involved. Court noted no legislative intention to include professionals within the Act’s scope. Hence, they proposed reconsidering the decision and referred the matter to the CJI.
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Today (14th May): The Supreme Court of India reserved its verdict in the contempt of court case against Patanjali Ayurved and its owners, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, over misleading advertisements. The court dispensed with their personal appearance pending the submission of an affidavit detailing the steps taken to remove the misleading ads and recall suspended products. The case has drawn attention to larger issues, including unethical practices in modern medicine and the liability of celebrities endorsing misleading advertisements.