Law Already In Place' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Prevent Violence Against Doctors

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking directions to prevent violence against doctors, citing existing laws safeguarding medical professionals. The bench emphasized the adequacy of current legal provisions and stressed the need for strict enforcement rather than new directives. The plea had urged for specific measures to protect doctors from assaults and sought a central law to address such incidents comprehensively.