Compensation available in case of medical negligence based on report of MCI

Harnek Singh Vs Gurmit Singh (Supreme Court of India) Facts- These appeals arise out of the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi dismissing the appeal of the complainant and allowing the appeal of the doctor and the hospital by holding that no medical negligence was proved. Having examined the evidence, medical records and the report of the ethics committee of the Medical Council of India, we have concluded that a case of deficiency of service is made out against the doctor and the hospital, Respondents 1 and 2, herein for medical negligence. Allowing the ...