A patient died and relatives complain that it is due to the negligence of the doctor. According to a recent Supreme court judgment, the doctor can be charged for Medical Negligence under section 304-A, only
According to a recent supreme court judgment, the doctor can be charged for medical negligence
Under section 304-A IPC (i.e. criminal negligence), only if he shows gross lack of competence/skill, gross inattention, or inaction or recklessness or wanton (gross) indifference to the patient's safety or, gross negligence.
If he is from corporate hospital
If negligence is from inadvertent error
Gross negligence
Res ipsa Loquitur