J U D G M E N T

These writ petitions are related to the practice of Physiotherapists in the State. Except W.P(C) No.20335/2013, all other writ petitions are filed by the Association for Physiotherapists and persons who are practising as Physiotherapists, seeking a direction to the State to create a Council for Physiotherapists. W.P(C) No.20335/2013 is filed by the Indian Medical Association seeking a direction to constitute a separate department in the State to take necessary steps to check quackery. It is alleged by them that many Physiotherapists in the State engaged in the practice of modern medicine without any authority. According to the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 is to regulate the medical practice and only qualified medical degree holders can practice in modern medicine.

W.P.(C) No.15870/2012 & conn. cases 2

2. Heard Smt.V.P.Seemandini, Sri.Ramesh and Sri.Jose J.

Mathaikal, learned counsel for the petitioners. I have also heard Sri.K.I .Mayankutty Mather, learned counsel appearing for the Indian Medical Association.

3. Physiotherapists in the State through their Association raised a demand with the Government for formation of a Physiotherapy