The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has issued an advisory urging all stakeholders, media organisations and members of the public to exercise responsibility while making statements concerning Homoeopathy and duly registered homoeopathic practitioners.

Dr. Tarkeshwar Jain, Chairperson, National Commission for Homoeopathy, informed that the Commission, in exercise of its mandate to regulate and maintain standards of education, practice, professional conduct and ethics in Homoeopathy, has issued a circular vide F. No. 27/2026-NCH dated 08.06.2026 against irresponsible and unsubstantiated statements targeting Homoeopathy and its practitioners.

Taking serious cognizance of instances of derogatory, defamatory, misleading and unverified statements being circulated through print, electronic, digital and social media platforms, the Commission highlighted the need for factual accuracy and responsible communication in public discourse.

Dr. Jain stated that Homoeopathy is a legally recognised system of medicine under the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, and homoeopathic medicines are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. He further noted that undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Homoeopathy are conducted under a structured academic framework prescribed by the Commission, with admissions through NEET-qualified candidates.

He added that registered homoeopathic practitioners undergo prescribed education and training standards and are authorised to practise Homoeopathy as per applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.

The Commission has urged institutions, professional bodies, healthcare establishments, media organisations and individuals using social media platforms to exercise due diligence and ensure factual accuracy before making public statements regarding Homoeopathy or its practitioners.

The advisory further states that any allegations, grievances or concerns regarding the conduct of an individual practitioner should be addressed through established statutory, regulatory, disciplinary or judicial mechanisms rather than through generalised assertions against the profession.

Reiterating the Commission’s commitment to protecting the dignity, integrity and lawful standing of Homoeopathy and registered practitioners, Dr. Jain said that appropriate action, including legal recourse wherever necessary, may be taken against deliberate acts of spreading baseless, misleading or defamatory statements.

Circular issued by the National Commission for Homoeopathy

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