Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Calcutta HC Asks for Response on Junior Doctors' Transfer
Some doctors at a hospital protested about something.
Then, the government moved them to different hospitals.
Now, a court is asking the government why they moved the doctors and if it was fair.
The doctors think they were moved because of the protests, but the government says they can move doctors wherever they are needed.
The court will decide if this is a problem for the court or if another special court should handle it.
Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government for a response regarding the transfer of three junior doctors from RG Kar Hospital.
The doctors, Debasish Haldar, Aniket Mahato, and Asfaqullah Naiya, were transferred after leading protests.
The court is questioning the basis of the postings and whether the case should be heard by the High Court or a state tribunal.
The Advocate General argued the government has the authority to post doctors as needed, citing a service bond.
The transferred doctors claim they were targeted for their role in the protests.
- Who
- The Calcutta High Court, the West Bengal government, and three junior doctors from RG Kar Hospital are involved.
- What
- The Calcutta High Court is seeking a response from the West Bengal government concerning the transfer of three junior doctors.
- When
- The next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- The case is being heard in the Calcutta High Court.
- Why
- The High Court is questioning the basis of the doctors' transfers and whether the postings are fair.
Doctors' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Reason for Transfer
Doctors' Perspective
The doctors view the transfers as punishment for leading protests.
Government's Perspective
The government views the transfers as a standard practice for service needs.
Desired Posting
Doctors' Perspective
The doctors are seeking to be posted where they want.
Government's Perspective
The state government can post doctors where they are needed for the common people.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Doctors involved
- Debasish Haldar, Aniket Mahato, Asfaqullah Naiya
- Hospital
- RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
- Government response sought
- Regarding transfer basis and jurisdiction
- Doctor's claim
- Targeted for protests