Delhi Medical Council Disciplinary Orders Lack Binding in Delhi Courts
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-01-21 12:30 GMT | Update On 2026-01-21 12:31 GMT
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In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court observed that the observations made by the Medical Council cannot be binding upon criminal courts, as the function of the criminal court is to independently assess whether the ingredients of a criminal offence are prima facie made out.
These observations were made by an HC bench comprising Justice Amit Mahajan while considering a case concerning the death of a patient while undergoing treatment at a Delhi hospital.
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Delhi Court Rules Medical Council Disciplinary Orders Non-Binding in Courts
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