The Delhi High Court has directed the national medical regulator and the Delhi health services authority to submit a joint inquiry report within two weeks regarding the qualifications of two doctors involved in a decade-old neonatal medical negligence case. The order was issued on October 30, 2026, while hearing a contempt petition filed by the mother of the affected child. The court had previously directed both authorities, in May 2026, to examine the doctors’ qualifications and submit a report within eight weeks.

However, the complainant alleged that the deadline of July 24, 2026, had passed without the report being submitted or an extension being requested.Taking note of the circumstances, the court directed the authorities to file the report within two weeks, warning that the concerned officials would have to appear in person in case of noncompliance. The matter has been listed for…