B. JAGDISH vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of medical negligence under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, emphasizing that a medical professional must exercise a reasonable degree of care and skill. The Court found that the appellant failed to diagnose the child's condition accurately, leading to a delay in treatment for leukemia, which ultimately resulted in the child's death. The Court upheld the findings of the lower consumer forum, holding the appellant liable for negligence and awarding compensation to the respondent.