V. KRISHNAKUMAR vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU &ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the finding of medical negligence against the State of Tamil Nadu and its doctors for failing to monitor a premature infant for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) after administering oxygen and blood transfusion. The Court emphasized that early detection of ROP is crucial to prevent blindness, and the negligence in not advising necessary check-ups constituted a breach of duty of care. The appeals were disposed of with the compensation amount of Rs. 5,00,000 awarded by the NCDRC being upheld, while the appellant's request for enhancement was dismissed.