Abstract

Medical negligence, a negligence by the living God, not only common now a days but have become one of the serious issues in India even in whole world. Medical profession, though one of the noblest professions, is not immune to negligence which as a results complete / partial impairment or culminates into another misery or even sometimes death of patient. The magnitude of negligence or deliberate conduct of the medical professionals has many times led to litigation. To carry out this profession with all the care and responsibility towards the patients, doctors are bound with the Oath. However due to rising cases of Medical Negligence in present scenario, it seems that medical practice has become more of a commercial industry resulting into mishandling of the lives of patients who rests their belief and trust with their treating doctor. The aim is to analyze the concept of negligence in medical profession in the light of interpretation of law by the Supreme Court of India with the help of BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita or Indian Penal Code Act), MTP Law, tort.

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