PC Jain vs Dr. RP Singh 2024 INSC 67 – Consumer Complaint – Medical Negligence

Medical Negligence – NCDRC upheld the compensation awarded by the DCDRC to the complainant (Rupees Two Lakhs) – However, the interest @ 12% was held to be excessive and accordingly, the same was reduced to 6% – Allowing appeal, SC directed that the appellant P.C. Jain shall be entitled to receive compensation of Rs. 2 Lakhs only with interest @ 12% per annum from the respondent Dr. R.P. Singh with effect from the date of filing of the complaint till actual payment is made.

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