Supreme Court of India · 2020-07-23
Union Of India vs N. K. Srivasta
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Union Of India
- Respondent
- N. K. Srivasta
- Author
- D.Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- K M Joseph, Indu Malhotra, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission which found the Union of India and Safdarjung Hospital liable for medical negligence, despite exonerating Sarvodaya Hospital. The court emphasized the duty of care owed by medical institutions and the need for accountability in cases of negligence. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the compensation awarded to the complainant.