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Medical Qualification Probe: NMC, Delhi Govt Face Court Scrutiny
1 Nov
Summary
- Delhi High Court orders joint inquiry into doctors' qualifications.
- Child allegedly suffered brain damage due to mishandling in 2017.
- Court demands report within two weeks on medical credentials.
The Delhi High Court has mandated a two-week period for the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Delhi government's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to file a joint inquiry report. This order, issued on October 30, pertains to the medical qualifications of two physicians implicated in the alleged mishandling of a child.
The court is responding to a contempt petition, filed on behalf of a minor, Devarsh Jain, who reportedly sustained severe brain damage in 2017. The petition claims the child was treated by unqualified doctors at Fortis Hospital, leading to a permanent vegetative state and chronic conditions like epilepsy and cerebral palsy.
Earlier directives, including one in May 2026, had requested the NMC and DGHS to investigate the doctors' claimed qualifications. The contempt petition highlighted the authorities' failure to submit the inquiry report by the July 24 deadline, questioning the NMC's accountability and the DGHS's diligence.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on December 16, with the court emphasizing the NMC's duty to ensure transparency and credibility in verifying medical professionals' credentials.
