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The Chhattisgarh Regulation of Couching Act, 1944

Madhya Pradesh Regulation of Couching Act, 1944

General19446 sections

This law bans unqualified individuals from performing "couching," a dangerous procedure used to remove cataracts, by requiring that only registered medical practitioners can legally treat eye conditions. It aims to protect public health by ensuring that cataract surgeries are performed by qualified professionals rather than unlicensed individuals who might lack the necessary skills or training, thereby reducing the risk of blindness or injury to patients seeking treatment.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title.
  3. 2. Meaning of registered practitioner.
  4. 3. Penalty for unlawful couching.
  5. 4. Penalty for abetment of offence.
  6. 6. Jurisdiction of Magistrates.

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