Should AYUSH Doctors Be Treated Equally With Allopathy Doctors? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the issue of whether AYUSH doctors should be treated on par with allopathic doctors in matters such as pay scale, allowances, and service benefits. The Court noted conflicting precedents, with one judgment supporting parity based on comparable functions and another allowing distinction due to differences in qualifications and practice. Emphasizing that parity must depend on the identity of duties and responsibilities, the bench directed that the issue be reconsidered comprehensively by a larger bench to ensure uniformity across the nation.