Ashish Kumar Mazumdar vs Aishi Ram Batra Char.Hospital ...

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court which enhanced the damages awarded to the plaintiff from Rs. 7 lakhs to Rs. 11 lakhs due to negligence by the hospital, establishing that the hospital had a duty of care towards its patients, particularly those in a vulnerable state. The Court found that the plaintiff's injuries, resulting in paraplegia, were caused by the hospital's failure to ensure the safety of an indoor patient suffering from high fever and delirium. The judgment reinforces the principle of liability in medical negligence cases under tort law, affirming the High Court's ruling on damages and interest under relevant legal provisions.