SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea raising concerns over live surgery broadcast

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PTILast Updated: Oct 13, 2023, 03:51 PM IST

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The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea regarding legal and ethical issues posed by live surgery broadcast. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud issued notices to the Centre and others, including the National Medical Commission (NMC), seeking their replies on the plea filed by some Delhi-based persons.

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea highlighting legal and ethical issues posed by live surgery broadcast. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud issued notices to the Centre and others, including the National Medical Commission (NMC), seeking their replies on the plea filed by some Delhi-based persons.

The bench, also comprising justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, noted that the petitioners have sought a direction to the NMC to appoint a committee to regularly monitor live surgery broadcast and also framing of guidelines regarding this.

The apex court posted the matter for hearing after three weeks.

Friday, 13 Oct, 2023

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