News Desk, 09th September: The Supreme Court has directed the junior doctors on strike in protest against the R.G. Kar incident to return to work by 5 PM on Tuesday.
During the hearing on the R.G. Kar case on Monday, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s bench set a deadline for the junior doctors to resume their duties. Chief Justice Chandrachud emphasized that the doctors must return to work immediately and assured them that no harsh measures would be taken against them at this time.
However, if any doctor fails to comply by the deadline of 5 PM tomorrow, the state will be allowed to take action without hindrance. The Supreme Court also instructed the state to ensure that the measures taken are based on the needs and facilities required by the protesting doctors.