AYURVEDIC ENLISTED DOCTOR'S ASSN.,MUMBAI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's dismissal of writ petitions filed by practitioners holding degrees or diplomas not recognized under the Indian Medical Central Council Act, 1970. The Court clarified that while practitioners of Electropathy or Homeo-Electropathy may practice without registration as medical practitioners, they cannot claim the title of 'doctor' or use any medical designations. The Court emphasized the importance of recognized qualifications under Section 2(1)(d) and Section 17 of the Central Act, reinforcing the regulatory framework for medical practice in India.