Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BHMS-CCMP Registration Row: Conflicting Claims After Ministerial Meeting
There was a big meeting in Mumbai about whether doctors who study homeopathy and have a special certificate in modern medicine should be allowed to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council.
Some people say the government will start the registration process soon, but others, like the Indian Medical Association, say no final decision has been made.
They are waiting for the court to decide.
The homeopathy doctors say they will follow the court's decision, but the IMA warns they might stop medical services if the registration goes ahead before the court rules.
A high-level meeting was held to resolve the registration issue of BHMS-CCMP doctors with the Maharashtra Medical Council.
Pro-registration stakeholders claim the process will begin on July 29, while the IMA says no final decision has been made.
The matter is pending before the Bombay High Court, with hearings scheduled for August 13 and 14.
The IMA has threatened a statewide shutdown of medical services if registration is initiated before the court's decision.
Homeopathy doctors have agreed to abide by the court's verdict.
- Who
- Stakeholders including the Maharashtra Council of Homoeopathy, Integrated Doctors Association (N), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)
- What
- A high-level meeting to resolve the issue of registering BHMS doctors with the MMC
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- Mantralaya, Mumbai
- Why
- To address the long-pending issue of registering BHMS doctors holding the CCMP with the MMC
Pro-Registration Stakeholders
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Registration Process
Pro-Registration Stakeholders
The registration process is likely to begin from July 29, as assured by the minister.
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
No final decision has been taken, and the matter is pending before the Bombay High Court.
Legal Dispute
Pro-Registration Stakeholders
The registration process will proceed as per the court's decision, and homeopathy doctors will abide by the verdict.
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
The IMA warns of a statewide shutdown of medical services if registration is initiated before the court's decision.
- Meeting Date
- July 23, 2024
- Expected Registration Start Date
- July 29, 2024 (claimed by pro-registration stakeholders)
- High Court Hearing Dates
- August 13 and 14, 2024
- Stakeholders Involved
- Maharashtra Council of Homoeopathy, Integrated Doctors Association (N), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)
- Minister Involved
- Hasan Mushrif, Maharashtra Minister of Medical Education