Overview
- Justice V. G. Arun issued an interim order on November 4 directing authorities to prevent use of the title by those lacking recognised medical qualifications.
- The petition was filed by the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which argues the title should be restricted to holders of medical degrees.
- The case is listed for further hearing on December 1.
- The court noted a Health Ministry directive seeking removal of the prefix from the 2025 physiotherapy syllabus, though that directive was later withdrawn.
- IAPMR leaders welcomed the ruling as a curb on professional misrepresentation and as reinforcement of the legal protection for medical titles.