Malay Kumar Ganguly vs Sukumar Mukherjee & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of medical negligence under Section 304-A IPC, emphasizing that a medical professional must exercise reasonable care and skill in treatment. The Court held that the failure to provide adequate treatment leading to a patient's death constitutes negligence, affirming the lower court's conviction of the doctors involved. The Court also clarified the standards for establishing negligence in medical practice, reinforcing the need for a thorough examination of the facts and circumstances surrounding the case.