Supreme Court of India

Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal(d) by Lrs. v. Madhusudan N. Kumbhare

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Bench Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale JJ.
Decided 18 December 2024

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Issue for Consideration (1) Whether the Respondent was guilty of medical negligence in the post-operative care of the Appellant; (2) Whether the Appellant's actions (changing his own bandage) contributed to the infection and absolved the Respondent of liability. Headnotes† Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Medical Negligence – Failed Cataract Surgery – Loss of Vision – Post-Operative Care – Expert Medical Opinion favouring the Appellant considered – No evidence available on record to shift the blame to Appellant: Held: The Appellant underwent cataract surgery performed by the Respondent…

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