Electro-Homeopathy has been the subject of various court decisions and government communications over the years. Several High Courts and judicial authorities have addressed matters related to its practice and education.
The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court observed that there was no specific ban on the practice of Electro-Homeopathy. This was reported in a law journal published from Kolkata (Vol. II, 1991).
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, including Justice Y.K. Sabharwal and Justice S.K. Gupta, framed certain rules regarding the legality of diplomas and certificates related to the Electropathic system.
The Supreme Court of India maintained the status quo as directed by the Delhi High Court. Later, the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Delhi Government and the Union of India was dismissed.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that practitioners of Electropathy were not required to register under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, for practising Electro-Homeopathy. The Court also directed authorities to quash FIRs registered against such practitioners.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a letter (No. V.25011/276/2009-HR) stating that, in accordance with court orders, there was no proposal to stop practitioners from practising or imparting education in Electro-Homeopathy, provided it is done within the framework of relevant government orders. The communication also clarified that if future legislation recognises a new system of medicine, its regulation would follow that Act.
Over the years, several courts have addressed matters concerning Electro-Homeopathy practice, including: