In the end, the house at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, comprising an overwhelming majority of doctors, voted for the motion — “fear of the judiciary hinders the medics from giving maximal care”. ADVERTISEMENTThe debate — a sought-after event at the 74th reunion of the medical college — had a nearly packed auditorium. There is a consumer court, a civil court, a criminal court, and sometimes even police can knock on your door,” he said. Orthopaedic Debraj Ghosh, an alumnus of Calcutta National Medical College, drew the loudest cheer as he retorted Chatterjee. Subir Banerjee and Subhasree Sarkar, members of the organising committee of the 74th reunion, introduced the speakers before the debate.

Source: The Telegraph January 31, 2026 01:03 UTC