Bakht v. Medical Council [1990] IESC 8 (6 April 1990)

Bakht v. Medical Council [1990] IESC 8 (6 April 1990)

The Supreme Court held that the Medical Council had complied with the requirements of natural justice and fair procedures in its disciplinary process against the applicant.

Citation
[1990] IESC 8
Parties
Applicant: Bakht; Respondent: Medical Council
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
06 April 1990
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Professional Misconduct, Disciplinary Proceedings
Medical Law Administrative Law Professional Misconduct Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

Bakht

Applicant

Medical Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Medical Council acted lawfully in its disciplinary proceedings against the applicant
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was afforded fair procedures

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that the Medical Council had complied with the requirements of natural justice and fair procedures in its disciplinary process against the applicant.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The decision of the Medical Council is affirmed.