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Just Published | October 2026

Consent obtained for orchidopexy also mentioned orchidectomy – Doctor accused of interpolating it exonerated by Supreme Court as “ink”/ “handwriting” were the same

Dr. S. Balagopal v/s State of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
19MLCD (j431) | Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
Judgement in favour of: Doctor

Court holds that “hospital cannot be held accountable for an accidental fall” in private rooms – Onus is on relatives to call for support staff

J. N. Mehra (Deceased) Through LRs. Gayatri Rewal v/s Apollo Hospital & Anr.
19MLCD (j438) | National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi
Judgement in favour of: Doctor

No documented pre-anaesthetic check-up keeps criminal medical negligence charges against the anaesthesiologist alive

Dr. K. K. Govindan v/s State of Kerala & Anr.
19MLCD (j443) | Kerala High Court, Ernakulam
Judgement in favour of: Patient

Court draws an adverse inference against patient for failing to disclose pacemaker / cardiac ailment while giving history as recorded in the admission note

Praveen Kumar v/s Dr. Mahesh Prasad & Ors.
19MLCD (j445) | Bihar State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Patna
Judgement in favour of: Doctor

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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

Single consent for multiple surgical options is legally acceptable

- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi | MLCD October 2026

Hospital not always liable for patient’s fall in a private room

- National Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2026

Failure to perform / document pre-anaesthetic check-up may attract criminal charges

- Kerala High Court | MLCD October 2026

Patient’s failure to disclose in-situ implant / ailment frowned upon by court

- Bihar State Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2026

Just Published | October 2026

Consent obtained for orchidopexy also mentioned orchidectomy – Doctor accused of interpolating it exonerated by Supreme Court as “ink”/ “handwriting” were the same

Court holds that “hospital cannot be held accountable for an accidental fall” in private rooms – Onus is on relatives to call for support staff

No documented pre-anaesthetic check-up keeps criminal medical negligence charges against the anaesthesiologist alive

Court draws an adverse inference against patient for failing to disclose pacemaker / cardiac ailment while giving history as recorded in the admission note

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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

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

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

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

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

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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

Single consent for multiple surgical options is legally acceptable

- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi | MLCD October 2026

Hospital not always liable for patient’s fall in a private room

- National Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2026

Failure to perform / document pre-anaesthetic check-up may attract criminal charges

- Kerala High Court | MLCD October 2026

Patient’s failure to disclose in-situ implant / ailment frowned upon by court

- Bihar State Consumer Commission | MLCD October 2026

Just Published | October 2026

Consent obtained for orchidopexy also mentioned orchidectomy – Doctor accused of interpolating it exonerated by Supreme Court as “ink”/ “handwriting” were the same

Court holds that “hospital cannot be held accountable for an accidental fall” in private rooms – Onus is on relatives to call for support staff

No documented pre-anaesthetic check-up keeps criminal medical negligence charges against the anaesthesiologist alive

Court draws an adverse inference against patient for failing to disclose pacemaker / cardiac ailment while giving history as recorded in the admission note

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

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

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

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

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

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