– Supreme Court expressed deep concern about the safety of doctors and medical professionals, especially women, in public hospitals
– The Court emphasized the need for a national protocol to ensure safe working conditions for medical professionals
– A National Task Force has been created to make recommendations on safety measures at workplaces
– Issues such as lack of rest rooms, inadequate security, and lack of CCTV cameras were highlighted by the Court
– The Court ordered a ten-member National Task Force to be headed by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin to address safety concerns
– The Court questioned the West Bengal Government and police over the handling of the rape and murder case of a doctor
– The Court directed the CBI to file a status report on the investigation and set the next hearing for 22-08-2024