Patna High Court Directs NMC to Fill Vacant Medical Faculty Posts Amid Attendance Dispute

The Patna High Court dismissed petitions challenging the National Medical Commission's Aadhaar-linked biometric attendance system for medical faculty, citing privacy concerns as the main issue raised. However, the court highlighted the poor state of health departments in Bihar, noting staff shortages and overburdened medical officers working extended hours. It directed the NMC to ensure state governments conduct timely recruitment drives to fill numerous vacant medical teaching posts, aiming to improve healthcare services.