A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe made the suggestion while hearing a petition challenging a Karnataka Government notification requiring medical students to complete one year of compulsory public rural service to become eligible for permanent registration with the Karnataka Medical Council.
The Supreme Court on Friday suggested that the Centre consider framing a uniform national policy on compulsory rural service for medical students, stressing that those studying medicine also have an obligation towards nation-building.
A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe made the suggestion while hearing a petition challenging a Karnataka Government notification requiring medical students to complete one year of compulsory public rural service to become eligible for permanent registration with the Karnataka Medical Council. The Solicitor General agreed to seek instructions from the Centre on the need for such a nationwide policy, Live Law reports.
Court Stresses Nation-Building Role
At the outset, Justice Narasimha described the issue as an important policy matter and suggested that a uniform approach should be considered across the country. He observed that medical students have an obligation towards nation-building.
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