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Dr. Balram Prasad v. Dr. Kunal Saha & Ors.

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Bench Chandramauli Kr. Prasad and V. Gopala Gowda JJ.
Decided 24 October 2013

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CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986: Complaint - Medical negligence - Contributory negligence - Death of an US f)ased patient in hospital in India - National Commission holding the hospital and doctors liable for medical negligence as also the husband of deceased liable for contributory negligence and, as such, deducting 10% towards contributory negligence from compensation, awarding Rs. 1,55,58,750 to claimant - Held: Appellant-Hospital is vicariously liable for its doctors and is, therefore, directed to pay total amount of compensation amounting to Rs.

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