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2. This Court vide order dated 20.08.2018 in para no.28 observed as under:-

28)Mr. Singhdev informed me that no such policy had been formulated. In my opinion, this aspect needs to be looked at, urgently, by MCI. MCI must have a sentencing policy in place for guidance of its Committees which are tasked with job of returning recommendations both, on the guilt and punishment to be accorded to a delinquent doctor. The sentencing guidelines should take into account the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, including but not limited to whether or not the delinquent doctor is a first time offender or a repeat offender. MCI, is directed to report on this aspect of the matter within the next three months.

3. Mr. T. Singhdev, Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondent no.1 stated that National Medical Commission (NMC) has claimed the National Medical Commission Registered Medical Practitioners (Professional Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 which came into force from 02.08.2023. However, these guidelines/regulations were put under abeyance vide a subsequent notification dated 23.08.2023. Mr. T. Singhdev has produced the internal departmental noting to explain whereby This is a digitally signed order.