The Supreme Court has asked the NMC to examine if a General Medicine PG seat can be converted into a Radio Diagnosis seat to balance the rights of two JNIMS candidates. The Court called it an “extraordinary situation” and posted the matter for August 29, 2025.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated ten significant reforms to address the malpractice of seat blocking in NEET-PG admissions. These reforms aim to enhance transparency, ensure merit-based selection, and enforce accountability in the counselling process. The Court’s actions respond to longstanding issues affecting fairness in postgraduate medical admissions.
The Supreme Court of India has requested the National Medical Commission (NMC) to respond to allegations of unpaid stipends for foreign medical graduates interning at Mahaveer Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhopal. The court will revisit the case in July, which raises significant concerns about internship standards and financial support for these graduates.
Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court criticized the requirement that MBBS candidates must have “both hands intact,” calling it discriminatory. While acknowledging that it cannot override expert opinions, the Court emphasized the need for flexibility. It stressed the importance of reasonable accommodation to ensure inclusivity in medical education. This ruling highlights the need for a more equitable approach in eligibility criteria.
The Supreme Court Today (Feb 4) issued a notice to MCC, NMC, and the Central Government after a petition alleged serious irregularities in the NEET-PG AIQ counselling process. The plea highlights seat blocking issues, where candidates were unfairly denied registration for preferred seats, leading to many settling for less-desired branches. It also accuses authorities of violating SC timelines, citing cases like Anjana Chari. Justices BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran have sought responses, with Senior Advocate K Parameshwar and Advocate Tanvi Dubey representing the petitioners.
The Delhi High Court rejected a man’s plea seeking action against doctors over his wife’s death and said medical negligence was not merely established by dissatisfaction towards an expected standard of care. Justice Sanjeev Narula, in his December 20 verdict, said doctors should not be constrained either by the expectations or timelines set by the patient’s family.
The Madras High Court issued notices to the National Medical Council (NMC) and the Tamil Nadu government regarding allegations of “unethical practices” at transgender clinics in the state, violating World Professional Association for Transgender Health Guidelines (WPATH) and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The PIL, filed by a transgender individual, highlights reports of patients being subjected to invasive and banned procedures like the two-finger test and other unethical behavior. The petitioner seeks to end such practices and calls for clear medical protocols for gender-affirming surgeries to uphold transgender rights.
The Supreme Court rejected petitions against the National Medical Commission (NMC) with a cost of Rs.10 lakh. It criticized the NMC for unfair actions and emphasized the need for transparency. The NMC challenged a Kerala High Court order regarding approval for increasing medical college seats. The court called for fair and reasonable conduct from the NMC as a state body.
The Bombay High Court investigating the tragic death of a pregnant woman and her stillborn child following a C-section performed under a mobile flashlight during a power outage. The petitioner, the woman’s husband, is seeking compensation and a thorough investigation. The Court has requested responses from medical authorities and the hospital, and highlighted the need for compliance with medical ethics regulations.