Chief Justice Asks Protesting Doctors To Return To Work

Doctors protesting over the Kolkata rape and murder case must return to work by 5 pm tomorrow. Else, they might face adverse action, the Supreme Court said today. The deadline came this afternoon during the hearing into the rape and murder case of a postgraduate medical student that has shaken the country.

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud noted West Bengal government, in its affidavit, has indicated that funds have been sanctioned for carrying out safety measures of doctors, which shall be monitored by the District Collectors.

“In order to create sense of confidence we state that in the event that doctors come to work by 5 PM tomorrow, not adverse actions…if there is continuous abstention from work despite the facilities given, there will be likelihood of action in future,” said the CJI.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for West Bengal, ensured that doctors who resume duty will not facing action.