Medical body grilled over remarks on Supreme Court after Patanjali files plea

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In an interview, IMA President Asokan had said that it was unfortunate that the Supreme Court has criticised the practice of IMA and private doctors. The court took exception to remarks on matters that is sub-judice.

Dr RV Asokan is the national president of Indian Medical Association. (Credit: @IMAIndiaOrg)

New Delhi,UPDATED: May 7, 2024 16:51 IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr RV Asokan over his remarks regarding the court's observation on the conduct of doctors. The Supreme Court said the view of the court (in the Patanjali case) equally applied to the IMA. The court further said that it was not expecting pat on the back and has received its share of brickbats as well.

While talking to a news agency, IMA President Asokan had said that it was unfortunate that the Supreme Court criticised the practice of IMA and private doctors. Asokan called it a broadside view that does not behoove the court.

The Supreme Court took exception to the remark. During the hearing on Tuesday, the court said, "Here your client goes to the press, and makes statement. When you were saying the other side (Patanjali Ayurved) was misleading public. (But) what were you doing?"

Senior advocate PS Patwalia, appearing for the Indian Medical Association, argued that the remark was taken out of context.

"It was a leading question and he (IMA President) fell into it!" Patwalia said.

In response, the Supreme Court said, "This court is not expecting any pats on the back. This court has also received its share of brickbats. We also have broad shoulders but...!"

Patwalia sought time till next week to make submission on behalf of his client.

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May 7, 2024