Bhanwar Kanwar vs R.K.Gupta & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's order granting Rs. 5,00,000 as compensation to the appellant for medical negligence under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court found that the respondent's Ayurvedic treatment failed to provide the promised cure for the appellant's son, leading to a deterioration in his condition. The Court affirmed the decision to allocate part of the compensation to the Consumer Legal Aid account, emphasizing the need for accountability in medical practices.