General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Vinayagamoorthy

General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Vinayagamoorthy

The interim suspension is extended for 12 months due to the defendant's ongoing criminal proceedings and absence; costs are summarily assessed as the application was necessary.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Murugesu Vinayagamoorthy
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Interlocutory Application
Outcome
interim suspension extended; costs awarded
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Costs, Criminal Proceedings
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Costs Criminal Proceedings

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Murugesu Vinayagamoorthy

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension of the doctor should be extended
  2. 2 Whether costs should be awarded to the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The interim suspension is extended for 12 months due to the defendant's ongoing criminal proceedings and absence; costs are summarily assessed as the application was necessary.

Court Disposition

interim suspension extended; costs awarded

Orders

  • Interim suspension extended for 12 months from 28th February 2009
  • Costs summarily assessed in the sum of £2,446