In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed whether laboratory reports in pathology can be counter-signed only by registered medical practitioners with post-graduate qualification in pathology. The petitioners, an association of paramedical staff in private pathology laboratories, challenged the Medical Council of India's stance on this requirement. The Court upheld the Medical Council's position, holding that such a qualification requirement is appropriate and valid for ensuring professional standards in laboratory practice. The special leave petitions were accordingly dismissed.
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