Supreme Court of India
Neeraj Sud and Anr. v. Jaswinder Singh (minor) and Anr.
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In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, we are of the opinion that the NCDRC ought not to have interfered with the findings and the impugned judgment and order of the State Commission so as to hold the doctor of the PGI negligent and to award compensation.
Judgment, page 8
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Issue for Consideration The NCDRC held appellant-doctor liable for negligence in medical treatment and liable for payment of compensation. Whether the NCDRC was justified in holding doctor negligent and awarding compensation. Headnotes† Negligence – Medical negligence – Complainants are father and son – Son was diagnosed of congenital disorder in his left eye (PTOSIS) for which a minor surgery was performed by appellant-doctor – It was alleged that surgery was performed in a negligent manner and eye further deteriorated post-surgery – The State Commission, upon examination of the records,
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