Consumer Commission fines private hospital and surgeon ₹7 lakh for negligence
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 15:02 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
India's consumer commission imposed a penalty of seven lakh rupees on a private hospital and its operating surgeon after findings of medical negligence. The sanction aims to hold healthcare providers accountable and deter substandard treatment. The decision was announced on May 2, 2026.
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