SC refuses to entertain plea on protection of doctors from violence, says existing laws sufficient


PTI, Jul 12, 2024, 4:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Delhi Medical Association plea seeking directions for the protection of doctors from violence, saying laws already exist to deal with such instances.

However, a bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna, Sanjay Karol and Sanjay Kumar gave liberty to the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) to approach appropriate forums in case of any particular instance of violence.

“I had to visit a hospital recently, I saw placards placed there saying violence against doctors is a serious offence. You see laws are already there to deal with such instances,” Justice Khanna told senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, appearing for the DMA

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