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Just Published | October 2025

Doctor first confesses his fault for patient's death in writing and then seeks police protection on the same day – This presence of mind proves the "nexus of coercion" in court

Dr. Dashrath P. Prajapati v/s Jivabhai Vaghabhai Batta & Ors.
18MLCD (j413) | Gujarat State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ahmedabad
Judgement in favour of: Doctor

Doctors accused of criminal negligence must be given a fair chance to justify their actions / decisions before Expert Committee — A gap finally addressed by Kerala High Court

Dr. Mohamed Rizwan T v/s The State of Kerela & Ors.
18MLCD (j424) | Kerala High Court, Ernakulam
Judgement in favour of: Doctor

Director and Deputy Medical Superintendent of ESIC Hospital, both doctors, held liable for failure to act promptly – Court directs them to pay compensation personally

Dr. Arnab Gupta v/s Ramesh Prasad & Ors.
18MLCD (j433) | West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kolkata
Judgement in favour of: Patient

Gynecologist accused of conspiracy to organ trafficking for her “un-occasioned presence” in OT while surgeon-husband was operating – High Court quashes criminal proceedings

Dr. Mamta Sinha v/s The State of Bihar & Anr.
18MLCD (j439) | Patna High Court, Patna
Judgement in favour of: Doctor

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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

A doctor’s written confession made under ‘coercion’ is not good evidence of negligence

- Gujarat State Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2025

Doctors accused of criminal negligence should be allowed to present their explanations before Expert Committee

- Kerala High Court | MLCD October 2025

Hospital administrators who fail to act promptly could be held personally liable

- West Bengal State Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2025

Failure to justify a doctor’s presence in OT is not always negligence

- Patna High Court | MLCD October 2025

Just Published | October 2025

Doctor first confesses his fault for patient's death in writing and then seeks police protection on the same day – This presence of mind proves the "nexus of coercion" in court

Doctors accused of criminal negligence must be given a fair chance to justify their actions / decisions before Expert Committee — A gap finally addressed by Kerala High Court

Director and Deputy Medical Superintendent of ESIC Hospital, both doctors, held liable for failure to act promptly – Court directs them to pay compensation personally

Gynecologist accused of conspiracy to organ trafficking for her “un-occasioned presence” in OT while surgeon-husband was operating – High Court quashes criminal proceedings

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Doctor provides his own and his wife’s mobile number for emergencies, but mobile was switched off when contacted - Deficiency of service observes court

Surgeon who assisted the principal surgeon also held liable – “As a surgeon he has duty towards the patient and decision making” observes National Consumer Commission

Patient signs a consent but that surgery gets postponed for 2 days due to medical reasons - Old consent is valid holds National Consumer Commission

Issuing opinions / certificates without physically examining patients is professional misconduct but removing doctors name from MCI Register is not the only punishment, holds Delhi High Court

Supreme Court doubles the compensation granted by lower court as consequences of medical negligence directly affected the patient's social / professional life

Displaying Registration number in the OPD / clinic is not enough, it should also appear on the prescription / stationery of every doctor

High Court quashes criminal proceedings under POCSO – Rules doctors not bound to “investigate and gather knowledge” about patients’ age, but will believe what is disclosed to them

Initial consent is sufficient for invasive procedures such as inserting Central Venous Line / Ryles Tube during emergencies – National Consumer Commission

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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

A doctor’s written confession made under ‘coercion’ is not good evidence of negligence

- Gujarat State Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2025

Doctors accused of criminal negligence should be allowed to present their explanations before Expert Committee

- Kerala High Court | MLCD October 2025

Hospital administrators who fail to act promptly could be held personally liable

- West Bengal State Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2025

Failure to justify a doctor’s presence in OT is not always negligence

- Patna High Court | MLCD October 2025

Just Published | October 2025

Doctor first confesses his fault for patient's death in writing and then seeks police protection on the same day – This presence of mind proves the "nexus of coercion" in court

Doctors accused of criminal negligence must be given a fair chance to justify their actions / decisions before Expert Committee — A gap finally addressed by Kerala High Court

Director and Deputy Medical Superintendent of ESIC Hospital, both doctors, held liable for failure to act promptly – Court directs them to pay compensation personally

Gynecologist accused of conspiracy to organ trafficking for her “un-occasioned presence” in OT while surgeon-husband was operating – High Court quashes criminal proceedings

Most Popular

Doctor provides his own and his wife’s mobile number for emergencies, but mobile was switched off when contacted - Deficiency of service observes court

Surgeon who assisted the principal surgeon also held liable – “As a surgeon he has duty towards the patient and decision making” observes National Consumer Commission

Patient signs a consent but that surgery gets postponed for 2 days due to medical reasons - Old consent is valid holds National Consumer Commission

Issuing opinions / certificates without physically examining patients is professional misconduct but removing doctors name from MCI Register is not the only punishment, holds Delhi High Court

Supreme Court doubles the compensation granted by lower court as consequences of medical negligence directly affected the patient's social / professional life

Displaying Registration number in the OPD / clinic is not enough, it should also appear on the prescription / stationery of every doctor

High Court quashes criminal proceedings under POCSO – Rules doctors not bound to “investigate and gather knowledge” about patients’ age, but will believe what is disclosed to them

Initial consent is sufficient for invasive procedures such as inserting Central Venous Line / Ryles Tube during emergencies – National Consumer Commission

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