Supreme Court Reprimands National Medical Commission Over Unpaid Stipends to Medical Interns

Oct 29, 2025 12:28 am CST

The Supreme Court of India has severely criticized the National Medical Commission for failing to ensure payment of stipends to medical interns nationwide, calling the situation "deeply concerning" and "unjustified." Despite previous directives and notices, many interns working over 18 hours daily remain unpaid. The Court has ordered the NMC to file a compliance affidavit within two weeks detailing steps taken to ensure stipend payments across all medical institutions.