Junior doctors undecided on lifting cease-work; seniors advice for it
On 30 September, the Supreme Court during hearing had put on record that “… all doctors have resumed duties and shall perform essential services including IPD and OPD”.
On 30 September, the Supreme Court during hearing had put on record that “… all doctors have resumed duties and shall perform essential services including IPD and OPD”.
The apex court transfers the case from the Madras High Court to itself.
The petitioners allege a "wilful violation" of the court’s directive from September 17, 2024, which mandated a nationwide halt on demolitions unless cleared by the court.
The court further said that if Senthil Balaji seeks adjournment on “non-existing or frivolous grounds” or “creates hurdles” in the early disposal of cases, the bail granted to him shall be liable to be cancelled.
Stating that the social media cannot be controlled, the top court said that in the age of social media, any observations by judges can have a wide impact, and thus, judges should be aware of their predispositions so that they can deliver justice impartially.
The BJP has called for the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her immediate arrest, citing the Supreme Court hearings related to the RG Kar Medical College case.
The top court’s order came after senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for the West Bengal government apprised the court of the difficulties being faced by the people as junior doctors, who he said are the backbone of the health care system, are not attending their duties for the last 28 days.
During a suo-motu hearing of the case, the top court observed that "protest cannot be at the cost of duty."
The directive was issued by the top court during a suo motu hearing of the case.
A night before the crucial hearing on Monday at the Supreme Court, thousands of protesters gathered West Bengal to protest against the rape and murder of the junior doctor at R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital.
