The Kerala High Court, led by Justice PV Kunhikrishnan, ruled that nurses should not be routinely arrested for medical negligence without essential evidence. The Court emphasized the need for societal and governmental support to protect nurses, who are critical in healthcare, ensuring they receive the same legal safeguards as doctors.
A proposed law in India sparked protests from the medical community, particularly on National Doctor’s Day. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces harsher penalties for medical negligence, including fines and a mandatory five-year jail term. Doctors fear the law will hinder emergency care and lead to unnecessary litigation, impacting patient welfare and medical practice.
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum in Thiruvallur found a Scan Centre in Chennai liable for medical negligence in administering an overdose of anesthesia during an MRI scan, resulting in the patient’s cardiac arrest and brain death. The court ordered the Scan Centre to compensate the deceased patient’s family with Rs 15 lakh and Rs 10,000 for litigation expenses.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a petition filed by a private hospital in Mohali and a senior doctor challenging the summoning order to stand trial in a case of alleged medical negligence dating back to 2013. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently made headlines by rejecting a plea from a […]
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the immediate payment of Rs 18 lakh as compensation to an Indian Air Force (IAF) veteran who contracted HIV due to a transfusion of infected blood. This incident occurred at a military hospital in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba in 2002, marking a grave case of medical negligence.
The Orissa High Court has directed police and the DMET over a case of medical negligence involving the death of 12-year-old Md. Aftab. Efforts to expedite the inquiry and emphasize accountability were stressed, following a petition filed against the inaction of the Purighat police station in Cuttack. The court has demanded inquiries and affidavits by March 4, 2024.
The Supreme Court ruled that Manipal Hospital must compensate Rs.10 lakh for a trainee doctor’s anesthesia error, highlighting medical procedure accountability and patient safety. The widow of the deceased sought relief, leading to the Court’s decision. Despite initial compensation of ₹5,00,000, the Court deemed it insufficient and directed immediate payment of ₹10 lakh.
The Supreme Court of India awarded Rs. 2 lakhs in compensation to an 84-year-old man who lost vision in his left eye due to medical negligence by Dr. R.P. Singh two decades ago. This significant judgment reflects the prolonged legal battle and highlights the importance of justice and accountability in medical practice.