Supreme Court Judgment by Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra Quashes Criminal Case Against Doctor
Introduction In the case of Dr. S. Balagipal vs State of Tamil Nadu and Another, the Supreme Court of India…
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MP High Court Calls Cough Syrup Deaths Most Shocking in Medical History
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has made a scathing remark about the recent cough syrup tragedy that had claimed the lives of many children in the state. During a recent hearing, the court called the incident one of the most shocking cases in the history of medicine.
Jalandhar Hospital Oxygen Failure: Medical Negligence and BNS Section 106 Implications
Introduction The Interiors of the Sunrise Hospital, in the City of Jalandhar, lost their healing influence on July 24, 2025.…
Kottayam Medical College Tragedy Sparks PIL in Kerala High Court
A Public Interest Litigation has been moved in the Kerala High Court in the wake of the building collapse at the old bathroom block at Kottayam Medical College Hospital that resulted in the death of one woman and left three others injured. The PIL points to gross administrative failures, infrastructure deterioration, and seeks judicial intervention for ensuring hospital safety and responsibility.
Delhi State Commission Rules Dr Lal Path Labs Liable for Inaccurate Test Reports, Upholds Rs. 3.5 Lakh Compensation
The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld a Rs. 3.5 lakh compensation against Dr. Lal Path Labs. The ruling holds the lab liable for “deficiency in service” due to “grossly erroneous” test results that caused distress and unnecessary hospitalization. The judgment reinforces accountability for diagnostic errors.
Supreme Court Balances Medical Negligence with Fair Compensation: By Justice Dipankar Datta
In April 22, 2025, in a landmark case, the Supreme Court observed medical negligence conviction against Kamieni Hospitals but downsized the monetary award to 10 lakhs instead of 15 lakhs which struck balance between culpability of medical institutions and reasonable recompense to sufferers, a family.
Supreme Court Balances Medical Negligence with Fair Compensation: By Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih
On April 22, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a strong judgement that confirmed medical negligence case against Kamieni Hospitals and awarded only 10 lakh rupees to the affected family out of the 15 lakh rupees claimed to maintain the balance between corporate liability of medical institutions and proper redress to the sufferers.
Why Section 106 of the New Criminal Law is Being Called Draconian by Doctors and Truckers Across the Country
Section 106 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita can be called draconian that imposed harsh punishment reaching up to ten years of imprisonment to hit-and-run drivers and two years to the careless doctors as medical and transport communities protested all over India.