Minor Marghesh K. Parikh vs Mayur H.Mehta

The Supreme Court held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's order, which set aside the State Commission's award of Rs.5,00,000/- for medical negligence under Section 19 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, was erroneous. The Court established that the respondent failed to exercise reasonable care in treating the appellant, leading to the amputation of his leg due to negligence. The Court upheld the State Commission's findings and restored the compensation awarded to the appellant.