Supreme Court Petitioned for Doctors' Safety Amid Rising Violence

A doctors' association has moved the Supreme Court for interim protection for doctors until recommendations by the National Task Force (NTF) are implemented. The petition seeks comprehensive guidelines, CCTV installations, and compliance with sexual harassment laws, in light of increasing violence against healthcare workers.

A doctors' association has approached the Supreme Court seeking temporary protection for doctors until the National Task Force's (NTF) recommendations are executed.

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) filed the plea, highlighting numerous alleged cases of violence and threats against doctors' safety.

The petition emphasizes the necessity for the involvement of resident doctors in decision-making processes to ensure realistic and effective solutions. It also calls for the installation of CCTV cameras in critical hospital areas and adherence to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013.

The plea comes amidst nationwide protests following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Consequently, the Supreme Court has established a 10-member NTF to draft protocols ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals.