A five-judge Supreme Court Bench dismissed a curative petition connected with V.P. Shantha. The order leaves the existing consumer-law framework intact, but it is not a fresh merits ruling on medical negligence, standard of care or causation.
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Surrogacy Age Limit India: Kerala HC on Frozen Embryos & Age 55
When embryos are frozen before a husband crosses 55, does surrogacy eligibility survive? LegalMedico analyses the Kerala High Court ruling, Section 4, certification timing and the Vijaya Kumari distinction.
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Healthcare Arbitration in India: Hospital & Commercial Disputes | LegalMedico
Healthcare disputes are moving beyond medical negligence. This LegalMedico analysis examines how hospital acquisitions, insurer contracts, doctor agreements, diagnostics and health-tech are creating a new arbitration landscape in India—while consumer, criminal and regulatory remedies remain legally distinct.
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PCPNDT Rule 3(3) Explained: Radiologist Registration Across Different Districts
Two High Court decisions in 2026 have interpreted Rule 3(3) of the PCPNDT Rules as not expressly prohibiting a qualified radiologist from being registered with clinics situated in different districts. This LegalMedico analysis examines what the courts actually held, what remains unsettled, and which PCPNDT registration, consulting-hour, service-rule and record-keeping obligations continue to apply.
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Medical Negligence: ₹23.36 Lakh Award After Cancer Diagnosis & Chemotherapy
A ₹23.36 lakh medical negligence award followed chemotherapy started for suspected cancer before a later tuberculosis diagnosis. The case raises important questions about diagnostic certainty, treatment review, clinical reassessment and medical documentation.
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Can Police Register an FIR Under the PCPNDT Act? Supreme Court Clarifies
Case-Law Analysis · PCPNDT Act · Supreme Court · 20 August 2026 Can Police Register an FIR Under the PCPNDT Act? The Supreme Court has clarified the role of the police, the Appropriate Authority and the special complaint mechanism under Section 28 of the PCPNDT Act. Analysed by Advocate Lokesh Bagani Founder & Editor, LegalMedico...
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Antibiotic Resistance, Culture Test और Medical Negligence
Antibiotic resistance, culture sensitivity test, hospital infection, prescription record और medical negligence के medico-legal questions Hindi/Hinglish में समझिए.
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AMR, culture test, hospital infection और antibiotic failure कब medico-legal issue बन सकते हैं? Patients, doctors और hospitals के लिए practical legal-awareness guide.
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Supreme Court on Medical Negligence: Not Every Medical Mishap Is Criminal Negligence
LegalMedico / Case Law Library / Medical Negligence Case Note Supreme Court Medical Negligence Not Every Medical Mishap Is Criminal Negligence A Supreme Court Case Note The legal inquiry in a medical negligence case does not stop at the adverse outcome. Courts examine the doctor’s role, the treatment record, expert opinion and whether the alleged...
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Celebrity Clip. Doctor Claim. Health Product. When Does a Healthcare Reel Become Misleading?
Celebrity Clips in Healthcare Ads: Legal Risks for Doctors, Clinics, Brands and Agencies | LegalMedico LegalMedicoHealthcare Law Briefing News context Problem 4C Test Review Law References Healthcare Social Media & Advertising Compliance Celebrity Clips in Healthcare Ads: Legal Risks for Doctors, Clinics, Brands and Agencies A practical LegalMedico guide for doctors, clinics, hospitals, wellness brands...