D.K. JOSHI vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition seeking action against unqualified medical practitioners in Agra, emphasizing the need for compliance with Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, Section 17 of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970, and Section 30 of the United Provinces Medical Act, 1917. The Court found that the authorities had failed to take effective action despite prior directives from the State Government, which posed a risk to public health. The Court ordered that comprehensive measures be implemented across the entire state of Uttar Pradesh to address the issue of unauthorized medical practice.