Archive · 19 Jul 2026
IMA Suspends Strike After HC Stays Sena Leader's Bail
Doctors in Maharashtra were going to go on strike because someone named Ramesh Mhatre, who is a leader in the Shiv Sena party, hurt some doctors and nurses at a hospital.
The doctors decided to cancel the strike because the court said Mhatre can't leave jail for now.
But the doctors said if the government doesn't make hospitals safer soon, they might go on strike again starting August 9.
IMA Maharashtra suspends July 20 strike after Bombay HC stays bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre.
Strike was planned in response to assault on doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers at Shastrinagar civic hospital in Dombivli.
IMA warns of indefinite statewide strike from August 9 if safety demands are not met.
Mhatre was granted bail by a Thane district court on July 14.
Assault involved doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers at the civic hospital.
- Who
- Indian Medical Association Maharashtra, Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre
- What
- Suspension of strike after Bombay High Court stayed Mhatre's bail
- When
- Strike scheduled for July 20, bail granted on July 14, HC action on July 19
- Where
- Dombivli, Maharashtra
- Why
- To protest assault on doctors and demand safety measures
IMA's Stance
Government's Stance
Immediate Action on Safety
IMA's Stance
IMA demands urgent amendments to the 2010 Act and an ordinance for stricter protection of healthcare workers.
Government's Stance
Government has not yet responded to the demands, focusing on the court's decision on bail.
Strike Suspension
IMA's Stance
IMA suspended the strike temporarily but threatens an indefinite strike if demands are not met by August 9.
Government's Stance
Government may be waiting for further legal developments before addressing the demands.
- Organization
- Indian Medical Association Maharashtra
- Incident
- Assault on doctors at Shastrinagar civic hospital
- Accused
- Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre
- Court Action
- Bombay High Court stayed Mhatre's bail
- Strike Suspension
- July 20 strike suspended
- Ultimatum
- Indefinite strike from August 9 if demands not met
- Location
- Dombivli, Maharashtra
