The protesters demanded the withdrawal of the "Regulations for the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions, 2026." The doctors argued that this policy could promote caste-based inequality rather than increase equality on campus.
The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, reviewed the status reports submitted by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Kolkata Police regarding the ongoing investigation.
The medicos are also demanding Central Protection Act (CPA) for healthcare professionals to ensure their safety.
He didn't reveal what message he has delivered to the central probe agency, but stated that the protesting doctors wanted to give a message but were unable to directly approach the agency.
The strike severely impacted major hospitals in the city including AIIMS, Safdarjung, and RML, causing significant inconvenience to the patients.
Doctors at the RML Hospital staged protest holding placards and shouting slogans demanding a CBI probe into the matter.
On Sunday, the Association held a candle march in solidarity with the victim and demanded justice for her.
The development comes after a 73-year-old doctor of a tea estate in Assam’s Jorhat district succumbed to his injuries after being allegedly assaulted by a mob of 250 garden workers.
A mob of 250 garden workers assaulted the elderly doctor following the death of one of their colleagues who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the plantation.
The NMC Bill, which seeks to replace the existing Medical Council of India with the proposed National Medical Commission, is slated to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha today after the Lok Sabha passed it on 29 July.
