Supreme Court's Decisions On MBBS-MD, Medical Admissions, Doctors & Health Professionals In 2024

The year 2024 has witnessed interesting and far-reaching legal developments on the issue of the safety of doctors and medical professionals, administration and admissions into medical colleges and work conditions in the medical sector. Case Title : In Re : Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues | SMW 2/2024 NTF Formed By Supreme Court Gives Suggestions On Safety & Better Working Conditions Of Medical Professionals The National Task Force constituted by the Supreme Court in the wake of safety concerns of medical professionals after the RG Kar Hospital Doctor's Rape-Murder, has given exhaustive recommendations for enhancing better work conditions of the professionals and preventing sexual harassment at medical workplaces. These include the Short Term Measures that detail upon Constitution of Security Committee in Healthcare Establishments; Deployment of trained security personnel; Coordination with local police; augmentation of mobile networks for better coverage in low network areas; CCTV surveillance in healthcare establishments ; Security Control rooms in HCE; Distress Call System; Quick Response Team; Incident reporting system; Centralised helplines; Transportation facility to doctors and staff at nightime; Case Title : In Re : Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues | SMW 2/2024 RG Kar Hospital Case | No Adverse Action Against Doctors For Past Protests If They Return To Duties : Supreme Court While hearing the suo motu case on the RG Kar Hospital murder-rape crime, the Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated it appeal to the protesting doctors to return to their duties. Case Title : In Re : Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues | SMW 2/2024 RG Kar Case | 'You Can't Say Women Doctors Can't Work At Night, Your Duty Is To Provide Security' : Supreme Court To West Bengal Govt The Supreme Court expressed disapproval of a notification issued by the West Bengal Government which stated that night duty should be avoided for female doctors. Case Title : In Re : Alleged Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in RG Kar Medical College Hospital, Kolkata and related issues | SMW 2/2024 Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-RG Kar Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh's Plea Against HC Order For CBI Probe Into Irregularities The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by ex-RG Kar Medical College Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh challenging the Calcutta High Court's order transferring to the CBI the investigation of alleged financial irregularities by him.