Supreme Court of India · 2024-01-29
P.C. JAIN vs R.P. SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/33866
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- P.C. JAIN
- Respondent
- R.P. SINGH
- Author
- SANDEEP MEHTA B.R. GAVAI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MEHTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision regarding medical negligence under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, specifically Section 2(1)(g) and Section 21. The Court affirmed the compensation of Rs. 2 Lakhs awarded to the appellant-complainant P.C. Jain but reduced the interest rate from 12% to 6%, finding the latter excessive. The Court dismissed the review petition filed by the respondent Dr. R.P. Singh, thereby maintaining the NCDRC's order.