India, April 24 -- Flagging "inhumane and unregulated" 24- to 72-hour duty shifts for postgraduate medical residents, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday has issued notices to the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Union health ministry, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

The action follows a complaint by United Doctors Front's Dr Lakshya Mittal in July 2025, which alleges that resident doctors, including persons with disabilities (PwD), are being forced to work prolonged, continuous shifts in breach of binding residency norms.

Taking cognisance of the complaint, the Commission said the allegations point to "serious violations of the human rights of the victims" and ordered an inquiry.

The complaint...