Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-09

CHANDIGARH NURSING HOME vs SUKHDEEP KAUR

Citation / case number: SC 2022/12115
Court: Supreme Court of India
Petitioner: CHANDIGARH NURSING HOME
Respondent: SUKHDEEP KAUR
Author: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning a medical negligence case where the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission enhanced the compensation from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakhs. The court examined the qualifications of the treating doctor and the implications of prescribing allopathic medicines without proper credentials. Ultimately, the court upheld the National Commission's decision, affirming the finding of negligence and the increased compensation amount.