The Supreme Court has directed the newly formed National Task Force to submit interim guidelines for medical professionals’ safety within three weeks. Dr. Saumitra Rawat, a key NTF member, will lead efforts to address violence and improve working conditions for healthcare workers.
Today(on 12th July), The Supreme Court declined a plea for additional measures to prevent violence against doctors, asserting existing laws are sufficient and petitioners can approach relevant courts for specific cases. A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna deliberated on the Delhi Medical Association’s writ petition, noting the recurring incidents highlighted by Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria.