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Impact of Upholding pecuniary jurisdiction bar by APEX COURT on Medical Profession ?

  Will the Apex Court's stance on pecuniary jurisdiction lead to more equitable justice for medical professionals, or simply shift the burden elsewhere? On29th.April,2025, The Supreme Court of India's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of provisions in the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA 2019), specifically Sections 34, 47, and 58, which prescribe pecuniary jurisdiction based on the consideration paid for goods or services, has significant implications.  Below, I am analyzing the alignment with the Indian Constitution &It's impact on medical profession and precautions medical professionals should take.   Impact on the Medical Profession in India   The CPA 2019’s pecuniary jurisdiction provisions and their affirmation by the Supreme Court significantly affect the medical profession, as medical services are explicitly covered under the Act following the 1995 *Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha* ruling. Key impacts include:   # Posi...

0.5 war front (A SMALL STORY) -

                                          "0.5  war front" This is a realistic story, basing on ,"how Indian citizens contribute in war times and how they participate in 0.5 war front?" The humid air hung heavy in the lecture hall as Smitesh Gawali stood, his voice resonating with a nervous energy. "Sir," he addressed the grizzled veteran, Brigadier Sharma, "We all admire the courage of our soldiers, our civil servants. But what about us? How can someone like me, aspiring to a career in the private sector, contribute to the defense of our nation?" Brigadier Sharma, a man whose eyes held the stories of countless battles, nodded slowly. "An excellent question, Smitesh. The answer, young man, is simple: learn to fight." The hall buzzed with murmurs. Learn to fight? Was the Brigadier suggesting they all become soldiers? Sharma silenced the room with a wave of his hand. "But not ...

Demand for pan India practice and prohibit SMCs from imposing CME credits for registration renewal,

  Requesting all presidents and secretaries of  local branches to send the letter( already Sent by me) to NMC and you can use the below letter as template. Letter to chairman of NMC for Urgent Addressal of Contradictory Regulations Impacting Medical Practitioners’ Practice and Registration Renewal. To, The Chairman, National Medical Commission, Pocket-14, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110077   Subject: Urgent Addressal of Contradictory Regulations Impacting Medical Practitioners’ Practice and Registration Renewal   Dear Sir/Madam,   I am writing to highlight two pressing concerns affecting registered medical practitioners in India: the restriction on practicing across states and the imposition of renewal requirements linked to Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. These issues, rooted in contradictions between the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, the NITI Aayog’s Preliminary Report on Health Reforms (August 7, 2016), the ers...