Supreme Court of India · 2013-10-24
Balram Prasad vs Kunal Saha & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2013 SC 528
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Balram Prasad
- Respondent
- Kunal Saha & Ors
- Author
- V. Gopala Gowda
- Bench
- V. Gopala Gowda, Chandramauli Kr. Prasad
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning the quantum of compensation awarded by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, specifically examining the liability of the appellant-doctors and AMRI Hospital for medical negligence leading to the death of the claimant's wife. The Court emphasized the need for just and reasonable compensation, referencing the principles established in Malay Kumar Ganguly Vs. Dr. Sukumar Mukherjee. The Court ultimately directed a reassessment of the compensation amount while maintaining the finding of negligence against the medical professionals and the hospital.