Supreme cou guidelines regarding the criminal negligence by a doctor include all Except
Doctors accused of rashness or negligence may not be arrested simply because charges have been levelled against them; this may be done only if it is necessary for fuhering the investigation, or for collecting evidence, or if the investigating officer fears that the accused will abscond. Private complaints must be accompanied by the credible opinion of another competent doctor suppoing the charge of rashness or negligence. In the case of police prosecutions, such an opinion should preferably from a doctor in government service. Ref: Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine, 5th edition pg : 206
Complaint against doctor must have prima facie evidence
Must get independent opinion from government doctor
Must have prima facie evidence from competent doctor
Must be arrested immediately
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