High Court Declines Urgent Hearing For Plea Challenging Fresh Strike Called By Junior Doctors In West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court declined an urgent plea seeking intervention to halt a strike initiated by junior doctors in West Bengal. The court noted that the state government was already addressing the situation and emphasized that striking is a fundamental right under certain conditions. However, the court also recognized the potential public health risks of an ongoing strike. While declining the urgent hearing, the court left the door open for further intervention if the government failed to resolve the issue.