Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra resident doctors to end strike

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The Bombay High Court directed Maharashtra resident doctors to end their strike and return to work immediately. The court warned that salaries could be stopped and expressed concern about patients, after doctors threatened to withdraw even intensive care services. The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors and Indian Medical Association later announced that the strike would be called off, according to The Times of India. The Hindu reported that services were still restricted before the court’s direction.

The doctors oppose Maharashtra’s decision to register eligible homoeopaths with the Maharashtra Medical Council after a six-month Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology. They say this could blur the distinction between BHMS and MBBS training. The court said the pending legal challenge should be heard quickly. The matter will next be considered on September 8.

The Indian Opinion

Patients should not bear the cost of a dispute over medical regulation. The doctors’ concerns about training, safety and accountability deserve a proper hearing, especially while the legal challenge remains pending. At the same time, court remarks about deaths and salaries underline the risks of withdrawing public healthcare. Strong claims from either side should be tested through evidence and transparent rules, not pressure or sensational language.

Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thehindu.com, indiatvnews.com

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