India, July 12 -- Amid a growing face-off between allopathic and homeopathic medical communities in Maharashtra, the state government on Friday put a temporary stop to the registration of homeopathic doctors under the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), following intense opposition from the allopathic fraternity. It has constituted a seven-member committee to examine the contentious issue of homeopaths being allowed to practise modern medicine.

The newly formed committee-comprising top officials from the state's medical education and AYUSH departments, and academic leaders from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)-has been tasked with preparing a detailed report on the matter. It is expected to consult experts from both st...