MUKESH vs STATE FOR NCT OF DELHI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of medical negligence under Section 304A IPC, establishing that a medical professional can be held liable for negligence if it is proven that they failed to exercise reasonable care, leading to the patient's death. The Court emphasized that the standard of care expected from medical practitioners is that of a reasonably competent professional in similar circumstances. The appeal was allowed, and the lower court's decision was set aside, reinforcing the need for rigorous adherence to medical standards.