Supreme Court Annulls Unlawful Appointment of Homeopathy Chairperson

The Supreme Court directed the removal of the National Commission for Homoeopathy's chairperson, Dr. Anil Khurana, citing his appointment as illegal due to non-compliance with mandatory qualifications under the NCH Act, 2020. The court emphasized the need for procedural fairness in public appointments, necessitating a fresh selection process.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ordered the immediate removal of the National Commission for Homoeopathy's chairperson, Dr. Anil Khurana, labeling his appointment as illegal.

Judges Dipankar Datta and Manmohan criticized the lack of procedural fairness, emphasizing that Dr. Khurana did not meet the experience requirements stipulated under the NCH Act, 2020.

The court recommended initiating a fresh selection process, underscoring the necessity to adhere strictly to statutory qualifications in public appointments.