No Need for Separate Central Law for Medical Professionals
The debate over the need for a separate central law to address offences against medical professionals took a significant turn after the National Task Force presented its findings to the Supreme Court. According to the Task Force, a separate legal framework specifically for these offences is not required. The opinion comes after years of discussion and concern over increasing violence against healthcare workers across the country. The Task Force's Opinion The National Task Force, set up by the government to review the existing legal provisions, has stated that existing laws are sufficient to address violence against medical professionals, and there is no immediate need for new, specialized legislation. In a report submitted to the Supreme Court, the Task Force emphasized that the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other existing frameworks, such as the Indian Medical Council Act and the Epidemic […]