Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Telangana High Court Rules on Medical Council's Authority
Imagine some doctors use both old and new types of medicine.
The Telangana Medical Council (TMC) in India tried to accuse these doctors of doing something wrong, like using modern medicines without permission.
But the High Court said, 'Wait a minute!'
The court explained that the TMC can't directly accuse these doctors of crimes.
Instead, they need to go through a special person called the AYUSH commissioner first.
The court also mentioned the doctors did have some rights to use certain modern medicine practices.
The court stopped the criminal cases but said the TMC can try again, but must follow the rules and have proof.
Telangana High Court ruled on cases against Ayush doctors.
TMC directly filed criminal cases, alleging illegal medical practices.
Court stated that TMC should not directly lodge cases.
The AYUSH commissioner is the proper authority.
Court quashed the proceedings but allows refiling with proper procedure.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, Telangana State Medical Council (TMC), Ayush doctors.
- What
- The High Court addressed criminal cases filed against Ayush doctors by the TMC.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but recent events.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- Why
- The High Court clarified the process for addressing violations by Ayush doctors, stating TMC should not directly lodge criminal cases.
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Council Involved
- Telangana State Medical Council (TMC)
- Issue
- Criminal cases against Ayush doctors
- Doctors' Allegations
- Practicing allopathic medicine without authorization
- Ruling
- TMC must involve the AYUSH commissioner
- Legal Basis
- Medical Practitioners Registration Act, Indian Medicine Central Council Act