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MMC Mulls Suo Motu Action Against Doctor Arrested for Illegal Abortions
10 May
Summary
- Medical Council may take action against doctor arrested for alleged illegal abortions.
- Indian Medical Association suspended doctor's membership; proposal for disciplinary action sent.
- Doctor elected unopposed as IMA state unit president in 2022-23.
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) is contemplating initiating suo motu action against consulting surgeon Dr. Ravindra Kute, who was recently arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions. This potential action comes as the MMC awaits official files related to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act from the relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has suspended Dr. Kute's membership. A proposal has been forwarded to the IMA's national president recommending disciplinary measures. The IMA emphasized its non-support for members violating the PCPNDT Act and pledged continued cooperation with the Public Health Department for the act's implementation.
Dr. Kute, who led the IMA's Maharashtra unit as president unopposed in 2022-23, operates a 50-bed hospital. His arrest in Ahilyanagar for alleged PCPNDT Act violations has led to his remand in police custody, with legal proceedings to follow based on evidence.
