Shimla, June 19 -- The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to a government doctor for pursuing a Super Specialty course.

Refering to the previous judgement of a double bench of the High Court, which says, "doctors are not slaves" and cannot be compelled to serve against their wishes if they are willing to forfeit bond money.

Justice Sandeep Sharma passed the order on Tuesday in CWP No. 9235 of 2025, allowing the petition filed by Dr Pankaj Sharma, who had challenged the rejection of his request for an NOC to pursue a DNB SS Medical Oncology course under the All India Quota.

Dr Sharma, currently posted as Senior Resident at Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical Colle...