Delhi High Court gives Centre two months to act on nursing body’s plea
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Union Government to act within two months on a petition regarding the implementation of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023. The Indian Professional Nurses Association argues that the delay in constituting the commission negatively impacts nursing education and professional standards.
Why it matters
The establishment of this commission is critical for regulating healthcare standards and ensuring the quality of nursing education in India.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union Government on Monday (August 17, 2026) to take appropriate action within two months on a representation submitted by the Indian Professional Nurses Association (IPNA) seeking implementation of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Act, 2023.
Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma said that if no action is taken within the stipulated period, IPNA would be at liberty to approach the court again.
The direction followed a petition filed by the IPNA, represented by advocate Robin Raju, challenging the delay in constituting the NNMC and implementing the Act. The association also sought a time-bound update on the selection and appointment of the Commission’s office-bearers and members of its various boards.
The NNMC Act was enacted to replace the 77-year-old Indian Nursing Council Act and establish a modern system for regulating the standards of nursing and midwifery education, the plea stated.
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