Hyderabad, Sept. 16 -- The Telangana High Court has made it clear that the Telangana Medical Council (TMC) does not have direct powers to take action against AYUSH doctors accused of practising allopathy.

The court stated that if AYUSH doctors are found to be practising allopathic medicine illegally, the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the AYUSH commissioner, who is empowered to take action as per the rules.

The order came in response to petitions filed by three doctors from Cyberabad and Sangareddy.

These doctors approached the High Court seeking to quash cases registered against them based on complaints lodged by the TMC, which accused them of offering allopathic treatment in their clinics.

Petitioners' arguments

During the ...