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Will withdraw duty-hour curbs on women, WB says after SC rap

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 17 September 2024
The Supreme Court took issue with a West Bengal health department advisory suggesting that women doctors work only 12-hour shifts and avoid night duties after a woman doctor's rape-murder. The court stressed equal opportunities and security for all professionals, urging the state to amend the circular in line with gender equality principles.
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