V. Krishnakumar vs State Of Tamil Nadu &Ors.;

The Supreme Court upheld the NCDRC's finding of medical negligence against the State of Tamil Nadu and its doctors for failing to monitor and treat a premature infant at risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), as established in medical literature. The Court emphasized that the doctors' negligence in not advising necessary check-ups for ROP led to the infant's blindness, thus affirming the compensation of Rs. 5,00,000 awarded to the appellant. The judgment reinforces the duty of care owed by medical professionals to their patients, particularly vulnerable premature infants under their care.