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Delhi Government held responsible for money for bringing up a child after mother’s failed sterilization procedure

When a woman undergoes a sterilization procedure, it is with the expectation that any more sexual relationship will not result in more babies, and in today’s world where family planning is required, going in for a sterilization procedure is an act of great responsibility. When the family feels that they have had enough children, then [...]

Supreme Court awards Rs. 1 crore damages for medical negligence

Medical negligence is something that is penalized the world over. When a patient goes in for a medical procedure, the person is entrusting their lives to the doctor (s) attending on them. It used to be said earlier that a Doctor is a very respected person, and that it would be unfair to penalize a [...]

Hospital fined for improper diagnosis

Modern medical care can be very expensive. We have managed to push the boundaries of medical care much further in the recent years, and are able to diagnose diseases much better than just a couple of decades ago. As a part of this, we have much better equipment, much better diagnostic techniques, and a much [...]

National Emergency Helpline Number – 108

A few states in India have had an emergency helpline number for some time now – the number being 108 (followed by the states of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand; and being pursued by the states of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and MP). This is a toll-free number styled on the US style 911 toll-free emergency [...]

Lady seeks enhanced damage for removal of ovaries

Motherhood is a very important stage in the life of a lady, and anything that could harm the prospect of motherhood needs to be considered very carefully. Additionally, in a sign that the Supreme Court was aware of the prospect of private hospitals and nursing homes trying to earn more money by conducting additional medical [...]



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