Archive · 27 Jul 2026
IMA Threatens Strike Over Homeopathy Practitioner Registration
The Indian Medical Association in Maharashtra is very upset because the government wants to register homeopathy practitioners with a special certificate in modern medicine.
The IMA thinks this is a bad idea and wants the government to wait until the court makes a final decision.
If the government doesn't listen, the IMA might stop all medical services in Maharashtra as a protest.
IMA Maharashtra threatens statewide medical service suspension over homeopathy practitioner registration.
IMA opposes registration of BHMS-CCMP holders with MMC until Bombay High Court's final judgment.
Government is proceeding with registration despite IMA's objections.
IMA demands immediate suspension of registration process.
Potential protest includes cessation of medical services and democratic forms of protest.
- Who
- Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra unit
- What
- Threat of statewide medical service suspension over homeopathy practitioner registration
- When
- Pending Bombay High Court's final judgment
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- IMA opposes registration of BHMS-CCMP holders with MMC before court decision
IMA's Concerns
Government's Stance
Registration of Homeopathy Practitioners
IMA's Concerns
IMA opposes the registration of BHMS-CCMP holders with the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) until the Bombay High Court's final judgment.
Government's Stance
The government is proceeding with the registration process despite IMA's objections.
- Organizations Involved
- Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)
- Issue
- Registration of homeopathy practitioners with MMC
- IMA's Demand
- Suspension of registration until Bombay High Court's judgment
- Potential Action
- Statewide cessation of medical services by IMA
- Legal Context
- Pending judgment from Bombay High Court