Chandigarh Nursing Home vs Sukhdeep Kaur

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which enhanced the compensation for medical negligence from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakhs. The court found that the treatment provided by the appellants was inadequate and that the doctor was not qualified to administer allopathic medicines, constituting medical negligence. The ruling emphasizes the importance of proper qualifications in medical treatment and the accountability of healthcare providers.