IMA Intervenes in Supreme Court Case on Kolkata Junior Doctor Incident

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will file an interlocutory application to intervene in the Supreme Court's suo motu case regarding the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata. The case has sparked nationwide protests affecting non-emergency services. IMA also seeks central law for healthcare worker safety.

In a move to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has decided to file an interlocutory application to intervene in the Supreme Court's suo motu case concerning the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The incident has led to widespread protests, disrupting non-emergency services nationwide.

The IMA headquarters is actively preparing documentation to present before the National Task Force formed by the Supreme Court to develop a protocol for protecting healthcare workers. The apex court has criticized the state government for delays in filing an FIR and allowing vandalism at the hospital.

The IMA has appealed to its local branches to engage with members of Parliament to push for a central law addressing violence against healthcare staff. It has also reached out to the Union Health Minister and Prime Minister, seeking urgent legislative measures to declare hospitals as safe zones.

(With inputs from agencies.)