A.U. Sukumaran vs N.S.D. Raju & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which found that the appellant suffered permanent loss of vision due to the negligence of the Cochin Hospital in maintaining hygiene, leading to infection. The Court affirmed the enhanced compensation of Rs.1,00,000 and treatment costs of Rs.13,000 awarded by the National Commission, emphasizing the serious nature of the appellant's disability and the financial implications of his premature retirement. The Court directed the payment of the awarded amount within six weeks, failing which interest at 9% per annum would apply.