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| Kerala High Court delivers historic Judgment Upholding Rights of Physiotherapists in India | |
Jammu/Srinagar, January 24 (Scoop News)-Kerala High Court Delivers Historic Judgment Upholding Rights of Physiotherapists in India. In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for healthcare in India, the Kerala HighCourt has ruled in favour of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) in Writ Petition No. 41064/2025, filed by the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation(IAPMR).
The Hon’ble Court verdict means that qualified physiotherapists are legally entitled to use the prefix “Dr.” and are authorized to practice independently, without unnecessary professional restrictions. The judgment establishes a strong legal precedent affirming physiotherapy as a scientific, evidence-based, and autonomous healthcare profession.
Prof. Dr. Sanjiv K. Jha, President, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, said this is a historic verdict formally recognizes the independent professional identity, autonomy, and dignity of physiotherapists in India.
The Hon’ble Court has dismissed all contentions of the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR). This decision marks a decisive step forward for lakhs of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students across the country. It reinforces the role of physiotherapists as primary healthcare professionals contributing significantly to prevention, Treatment and functional restoration.
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