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Politicians who hit doctors should be taken into custody, not allowed to roam

Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-09-07

Politicians who hit doctors should be taken into custody, not allowed to roam

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over growing incidents of doctors being beaten by the members of political parties in Maharashtra and directed the government to take such politicians immediately into custody. Politicians who hit doctors should be taken into custody, not allowed to roam free: SC.

Why it matters. This Supreme Court directive establishes a zero-tolerance policy for violence against healthcare workers by political actors, emphasizing the protection of medical professionals.

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