SC Directs States, UTs to Frame Action Plan for ICU Standards
The Supreme Court has instructed all States and Union Territories to prepare a “realistic and practical” action plan to implement…
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AIIMS-Delhi Initiates India’s First Passive Euthanasia Process for Coma Patient
AIIMS-Delhi has begun implementing procedures for what is set to be India’s first case of passive euthanasia, following approval from…
Supreme Court says mandatory menstrual leave may affect women’s employment opportunities
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns that making menstrual leave compulsory could unintentionally discourage employers from hiring women….
Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal of Life Support in First Passive Euthanasia Case
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (March 11) allowed the withdrawal of life support for…
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Exclusion of Doctors from Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court on issued notices to the Union Government and the National Medical Commission (NMC) in response to a…
SC Seeks Centre’s Explanation on Lowering NEET-PG Cut-off, Raises Concerns Over Standards
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file a detailed affidavit explaining the rationale behind lowering the qualifying cut-off percentiles…
Supreme Court urges States to Allow Deferment of Service Bonds for Meritorious PG Doctors Pursuing Super-Speciality Courses
The Supreme Court of India has suggested that state governments consider framing a policy that would allow meritorious postgraduate medical…
IMA Welcomes Supreme Court Judgment on Menstrual Health Rights, Expresses Gratitude
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to the Supreme Court of India for its landmark…
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea to recognise AYUSH doctors as RMPs
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union Ministries of Law, Health and AYUSH on a PIL seeking recognition…
SC seeks Centre, States’ Response on Plea to Declare Cancer a Notifiable Disease
The Supreme Court asked the Union government and all state governments to respond to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that…