Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:50am on 17 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud criticized West Bengal's notification barring women doctors from night shifts, following the rape-murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Chandrachud emphasized that the state must ensure safety rather than impose restrictions, stating, "You cannot say women cannot work at night." He directed the government to amend the notification. In response, West Bengal announced enhanced security measures, including deploying women-friendly personnel and ensuring regular night patrols at medical institutions. Private hospitals are also expected to follow these new safety protocols.
