Mumbai doctor operated fake clinic for 7 years in Kandivali

In Kandivali (East), India, police have filed an FIR against a woman named Sachi Dalavi for allegedly operating an unlicensed clinic for seven years, from 2016 to October 2023. Dalavi claimed a Doctorate of Philosophy in alternative medicine obtained from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, an institution not recognized by the Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine. The complaint, initiated by Dr. Yogita Garasia of the BMC, followed allegations submitted by a local citizen. Mahale, the citizen, brought concerns to the BMC, providing evidence of Dalavi's dubious qualifications and misleading practices. An investigation by the BMC confirmed that her degree did not qualify her to practice medicine legally. The BMC performed due diligence by contacting the Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine, which affirmed that Dalavi's credentials held no legitimacy in Indian medical practice. The FIR, lodged under various sections including The Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act, outlines how Dalavi's actions constitutively violated laws concerning medical practice. The police now have the responsibility to investigate further and potentially prosecute based on the evidence presented. This incident also highlights the broader issues of unregulated practices in the alternative medicine field in India. In light of these developments, there’s growing concern about ensuring that medical practitioners are adequately credentialed to safeguard public health. This case raises public awareness around the importance of verifying qualifications before consulting any healthcare provider, whether conventional or alternative.