Medical Negligence

Jyoti Devi vs Suket Hospital 2024 INSC 330 – Medical Negligence – Eggshell Skull Rule

April 24, 2024 / By

Eggshell Skull Rule– It is a common law doctrine that makes a defendant liable for the plaintiff’s unforeseeable and uncommon reactions to the defendant’s negligent or intentional tort. In simple terms, a person who has an eggshell skull is one who would be more severely impacted by an act, which an otherwise “normal person” would …

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Najrul Seikh vs Dr Sumit Banerjee 2024 INSC 184 – Consumer Cases – Medical Negligence

March 7, 2024 / By

Medical Negligence –In cases of deficiency of medical services, duty of care does not end with surgery -While the report of the Medical Council can be relevant for determining deficiency of service before a consumer forum, it cannot be determinative, especially when it contradicts the evidentiary findings made by a consumer forum. In these circumstances, …

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