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The Hindu
15 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
DMC bars 2 Fortis doctors from claiming neonatology credentials pending inquiry into qualifications
The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has ordered that two doctors associated with Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, to refrain from claiming specialist credentials or practicing as super-specialists in neonatology, pending an inquiry into their qualifications. This action comes in the wake of a long-standing legal battle over the alleged medical negligence that left a child in a permanent vegetative state. In the May 21 order addressed to Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, the DMC said: 'Considering the material on record and information received from the UK General Medical Council regarding Dr. Vivek Jain, the Executive Committee of the Delhi Medical Council, in the public interest, takes the prima facie view that, pending further inquiry, both Dr. Akhilesh Singh and Dr. Vivek Jain should refrain from claiming neonatologist status and practicing as super-specialists'. 'Their credentials as qualified pediatricians are also pending inquiry,' the DMC said. The decision was taken at a meeting of the DMC's Executive Committee held on May 19, 2025, following a complaint by Mr Sachin Jain — father of five-year-old Devarsh Jain — who has accused the two doctors of endangering public health by practicing as specialist without qualifications. Also read: Five-year-old in vegetative state, parents move court Based on available records, the council found that Dr. Akhilesh Singh is registered only with an MBBS qualification. 'He thus cannot claim himself to be a specialist,' the DMC said. The controversy traces back to 2017 when Devarsh Jain was born at Fortis Hospital and allegedly suffered a hypoxic brain injury during his neonatal care. According to the petition filed before the Delhi High Court, the parents claimed that Dr. Jain and Dr. Singh were allowed to function as neonatologists without the requisite qualifications, contributing to the child's severe and irreversible condition. The child's father alleged that after the injury was inflicted, the hospital concealed the true extent of the damage, discharged the baby with a 'healthy' status, and later misled the parents during follow-up consultations. The child was eventually diagnosed with West Syndrome, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy after months of untreated seizures and spasms. The petition claims that timely medical intervention could have significantly mitigated his suffering. A 2019 DMC order had earlier exonerated the doctors, stating that standard medical protocols were followed. However, the High Court stayed that order in 2020, and the matter has remained under judicial scrutiny since. On March 12 this year, the Delhi High Court directed the DMC to file affidavits clarifying whether the doctors' qualifications entitled them to practice as specialists in India. On May 5, the DMC informed the court that an inquiry had been initiated into their credentials.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Refrain from practising as super specialists: Delhi Medical Council to Fortis' doctors
The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has asked two doctors of Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh to refrain from claiming neonatologist status and practising as super specialists amid an ongoing inquiry. In a letter to the medical superintendent of the hospital, the council informed that the two doctors — Dr Akhilesh Singh and Dr Vivek Jain — cannot claim the status. 'Their credentials as qualified pediatricians are also pending inquiry,' the DMC said. The council wrote the letter to the hospital based on a complaint received against the two doctors and a Delhi High Court order that followed. The Delhi Medical Council's Executive Committee has also sought a reply from the private hospital and the doctors. In a statement, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, said that the order has been passed without their knowledge or opportunity for the doctors to present their case. 'We are astonished by the recent order, which seems to have been passed without our knowledge or opportunity for the doctors to present their case. The lack of prior notice for any hearing raises concerns about the order's validity. Notably, the Delhi Medical Council's 2023 affidavit to the Hon'ble High Court did not question the doctors' qualifications, making this development surprising. We are currently reviewing the order and will take appropriate legal action. Given the matter's sub judice status, we will refrain from further comments at this time,' said Fortis Hospital. While Dr Vivek Jain refused to comment on the matter, Dr Akhilesh said he has not received the DMC order yet. A writ petition was filed in the Delhi High Court against the two doctors, where the mother of a five-year-old boy alleged that the hospital deliberately concealed his birth injury and deprived him of timely treatment. According to the petition filed by Advocate Sachin Jain on behalf of the woman, her child suffered brain hypoxic injury at Fortis Hospital during his birth in 2017. The woman alleged that the hospital concealed this injury from her by fabricating the child's medical records. 'The child eventually became permanently vegetative and developed a rare medical condition known as 'West Syndrome'. He is living in deep pain and suffering from a high degree of epilepsy and cerebral palsy,' the petition underlined. She also claimed that the child remained in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Fortis Hospital for 11 days after birth. Then, Dr Vivek Jain and Dr Akhilesh Singh discharged the child, stating that there is no sign of any injury. Jain also submitted a complaint with the DMC and alleged that the two doctors are unqualified but have been practising in the Neonatal ICU at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. 'They don't even possess the requisite qualifications to be an expert or a specialist. Yet, they are practicing in these critical units of a super-speciality hospital and administering treatment to critically ill neonates and infants, thereby posing a serious threat to their lives and limbs,' he said. In March, the High Court directed the DMC and National Medical Council to file an affidavit on the qualifications of the two doctors.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Form join team to trace Jhansi boy missing since Feb: HC to MP & UP cops
Bhopal: A division bench of the MP High Court has asked the DGPs of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to constitute a joint police team of the two states within a week to search for a minor boy who went missing from Mauranipur town in Jhansi district. Hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the grandfather of the missing boy, the bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice Vivek Jain gave the direction, holding that coordinated efforts by the Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh police would be required to locate the 15-year-old missing boy. The petitioner, Mukesh Sripal, in his petition, said that he is an auto driver and lives in Mohania locality under Ranjhi police station at Jabalpur. The daughter of Shivkumar Gupta, his neighbour, is married in Mauranipur town in Jhansi district. After Diwali, Gupta asked him to send his grandson to Mauranipur to get acquainted with running a shop from his son-in-law. Until Feb, they were in touch with the boy over mobile, but his mobile went off on Feb 15, 2025. His family members went to Mauranipur to meet the child, and a missing person report was lodged with the police, but the police failed to trace him till now. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo After the initial hearing, the division bench said that in view of the special circumstances of the case, the DGPs of the two states are advised to constitute a joint police team to locate the child. The joint police team should be constituted within seven days. Advocate Abhishek Rishi appeared in the case for the petitioner.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Karmveer Electronics Limited proposes to set up state-of-the-art transformer manufacturing unit in Chhattisgarh's Raipur
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): In a significant step towards realising the vision of a 'Developed India', Chhattisgarh is poised to take a major industrial leap. Karmveer Electronics Limited has proposed to set up a state-of-the-art transformer manufacturing unit in Raipur, with an investment exceeding Rs 300 crore. This will place Chhattisgarh among the leading hubs for transformer production in the country. The proposal was presented to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai during a meeting held at Chhattisgarh Sadan, New Delhi, by Vivek Jain, Managing Director of Karmveer Electronics Ltd. The discussion revolved around the blueprint of the project, investment potential, and employment generation. Jain shared that the proposed unit will be one of the most technologically advanced transformer manufacturing facilities in the country and will play a vital role in fulfilling India's growing energy infrastructure needs. Welcoming the proposal, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated, 'Our aim is to ensure that Chhattisgarh becomes a strong pillar in building a Developed India by 2047. This investment is not just about setting up an industrial unit -- it is a crucial step toward enhancing Chhattisgarh's technological capabilities and self-reliance. The state government will extend all possible support to the project.' The initiative is expected to accelerate modernisation in the power sector, generate local employment, and strengthen the state's industrial growth. It also reinforces the spirit of 'Make in Chhattisgarh', as the high-tech transformers manufactured here will soon light up homes and industries across the nation. Present during the meeting were Subodh Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, and Ritu Sen, Investment Commissioner of Chhattisgarh in New Delhi. On May 25, the Chhattisgarh government received special appreciation for its development model and innovative initiatives at the Chief Minister's conclave chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. The presentation made by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum captivated the attention of the Prime Minister and other participating Chief Ministers. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao also attended the conclave. The Chhattisgarh CM highlighted the state's efforts toward good governance and informed that Chhattisgarh has institutionalised transparency and efficiency by creating a dedicated Department of Good Governance and Convergence. Schemes in the state are being closely monitored through digital tools like the Atal Monitoring Portal, ensuring timely grievance redressal and real-time performance tracking, Sai added. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
HC quashes rape & dowry FIR against judicial officer
Jabalpur: Madhya Pradesh high court has quashed an FIR filed in Panna district against a judicial magistrate first-class (JMFC) under charges of rape and dowry demand . "The long gap of two years between the first alleged act of sexual intercourse and the continued relationship until the filing of the complaint reflects that it is a case of a love affair going sour. Allowing the prosecution of the applicant/petitioner to continue for the alleged offence would be nothing but a gross abuse of the process of law," a division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain said. The complainant, a patwari, had filed the FIR at Ajaygarh police station in Panna district in 2018, accusing the judicial officer of sexual misconduct under the pretence of marriage and refusing to marry when dowry demands were not met. She alleged that he demanded Rs 50 lakh in cash, 30 tolas of gold, a car, and all wedding expenses as dowry. When her father said he couldn't fulfil these demands, he allegedly called off the match. During the hearing, the division bench found that a bribery case was pending against the complainant, which the respondent was unaware of initially. Upon learning about the pending case, the respondent's family refused the marriage. HC said in its order that continuing prosecution for the alleged crime of rape due to a failed romantic relationship would be a gross misuse of the legal process. "There is also a lack of credible evidence regarding the alleged dowry demand. The review of the records clearly indicates that the complainant is attempting to harass unnecessarily due to the refusal of the proposal," the bench said, and issued orders to annul the FIR.
