BMC MARD calls off doctors’ protest after Bombay High Court’s direction
The BMC MARD doctors' association in Mumbai has called off their protest against the government's decision to allow homeopathy practitioners to register with the state medical council. The decision followed a Bombay High Court directive emphasizing that patient care must not be compromised by strikes.
Why it matters
The case underscores the ongoing tension between traditional medical practitioners and the integration of alternative medicine into mainstream healthcare systems.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (BMC MARD) withdrew its protest on Thursday (August 6, 2026) against the State government’s decision to permit CCMP-qualified Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) practitioners to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council. The decision came after the Bombay High Court asked the doctors to discuss the matter with the government and arrive at an amicable solution.
In a statement, BMC MARD said the withdrawal was a mark of respect to the court’s directive. The association added that the decision was without prejudice to its demands and legal rights.
The suspension of routine medical services has been called off, the association said, adding that routine OPD services, routine IPD services, elective surgeries and procedures, academic activities, central laboratory services, and fever OPDs will function regularly.
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