K’taka HC issues notice to state over shortage of 16,000 medical professionals

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the state and union governments over the reported shortage of over 16,000 medical professionals in the state.

The HC had taken cognisance of a newspaper report based on a study conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and directed the Registrar General to file a public interest litigation.

Acting on the PIL, the bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit issued the notices and adjourned the hearing.