A patient died and relatives complain that it is due to negligence of doctor. According to a recent Supreme Cou judgement, doctor can be charged for Medical Negligence under section 304-A, only if:
If he is from corporate hospital
If negligence is from inadveent error
Gross negligence
Res Ipsa Loquitor
C i.e. Gross negligence A/t recent supreme cou judgement, doctor can be charged for medical negligence under section 304-A IPC (ie criminal negligence), only if he shows gross lack of competence/ skills, gross inattention, or inaction or recklessness or wanton (gross) indifference to the patient's safety or gross negligenceQ