Things that speak for itself:
Ans. (A). Doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor(Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 33rd edition 2010. Pg: 40)FeatureCivil negligenceCriminal negligenceOffenceNo specific violation of the law is neededSpecific violation of a law to be provedNegligenceSimple absence of skill & careGross carelessness & inattention to patient's safetyTrial byCivil courtCriminal courtPatient's consent for the actGood defenseNot a defenseContributory negligenceGood defenseNot a defenseEvidencesStrong evidence is enoughShould be proven beyond reasonable doubtPunishmentFine304 A IPC ImprisonmentComplainantPatient is the complainantPublic prosecutor on behalf of Government
Doctrine of res ipsa loquitor
Doctrine of respondent superior
Doctrine of calculated risk
Doctrine of therapeutic misadventure
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