A review petition has been filed by medical professionals in the Supreme Court, challenging a ruling that subjects doctors to the Consumer Protection Act. They argue this classification threatens patient trust and burdens healthcare providers with legal risks, impacting the doctor-patient relationship. This situation reflects ongoing debates about fairness and accountability in India’s healthcare system.
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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.
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 Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, took cognizance of the vandalism that occurred at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on the night of August 14, sparked by the rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor. The court is set to examine the events and the ongoing investigation, with the next hearing scheduled for August 21st. The violence during the protest disrupted medical services, with extensive damage to hospital property and clashes with police, prompting criticisms and denials from law enforcement and government officials.
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.