Kerala High Court’s 2023 decision in the laparoscopic sterilization negligence case highlights the fine line between medical complications and criminal liability. Here’s a clear breakdown of the facts, legal principles and practical lessons for everyone involved in healthcare.
Mohali consumer court has held Max Super Speciality Hospital and its senior neurosurgeon liable for failing to conduct basic diagnostic tests before a complex spine operation, leading to complications and a reprocedure. Here’s what happened, why it matters and practical steps every patient should know before back surgery.
Read MoreExplore a real TKR negligence case in India involving infection, implant issues and disability. This article provides neutral, practical lessons on prevention strategies for surgeons, informed consent, documentation and what patients should know before knee replacement surgery.
Read MoreIn a recent decision, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a ₹2.4 crore medical negligence claim against Apollo Hospital Hyderabad after an elderly patient fell from his hospital bed. This article breaks down the ruling, explains hospital liability for patient falls and shares practical tips for patients and families navigating care in India.
Read MoreRajasthan High Court rules that NEET PG reservation benefits are state specific. Non domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates cannot claim reserved seats or relaxed cutoffs in Rajasthan state quota. Full breakdown, implications and practical tips for 2026 aspirants.
Read MoreSupreme Court orders ₹7.4 lakh compensation in a shocking medical negligence case after a surgical sponge was left inside a woman during a C-section.
Read MoreIn recent years, stories of medical negligence have made headlines across India, leaving families devastated and raising serious questions about patient safety in both private and government hospitals. One such case from Jodhpur, Rajasthan stands out as a powerful reminder of how small lapses in post operative care can have tragic consequences.
Read MoreIn a landmark development that brings partial closure after nearly a decade, the Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant verdict in the case of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh, a dedicated paediatrician who was shot dead while attending patients at a government health centre in Uttarakhand.
Read MoreIn a landmark decision that has sent ripples through India’s medical community, the Kerala High Court has clearly stated that failure to conduct a proper pre anaesthetic check up amounts to gross medical negligence. The court refused relief to an anaesthetist booked under Section 106 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence.
Read MoreSupreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a paediatric surgeon who performed an orchidectomy on a 1.5 year old toddler nearly two decades ago. The apex court’s April 6, 2026 ruling (2026 INSC 319) sends a clear message: the operating surgeon is the best judge of the procedure to be adopted during surgery, especially when faced with medical exigencies.
Read MoreIn a significant and humane judgment that brings relief to thousands of families across Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that legal heirs of a deceased or incapacitated government employee or pensioner can now claim medical expense reimbursement.
Read MoreNew 2026 guidelines by the National Human Rights Commission mandate multi doctor forensic teams and 5+ years experience for custodial death post mortems. Learn how these reforms aim to improve transparency, accountability and justice in India’s criminal system.
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