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Civil Medical Negligence or Civil Liability for Criminal Medical Negligence: A Dilemma
Shri Gopal Kabra, Vivekanshu Verma,
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Shri Gopal Kabra, Vivekanshu Verma, Civil Medical Negligence or Civil Liability for Criminal Medical Negligence: A Dilemma. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine 2024;5(2):137–147
Shri Gopal Kabra, Vivekanshu Verma, Civil Medical Negligence or Civil Liability for Criminal Medical Negligence: A Dilemma. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine 2024;5(2):137–147
Received : September 16, 2024
Accepted : November 13, 2024
Published : December 10, 2024
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The issue of medical negligence, particularly the distinction between civil and criminal liability, has been a source of confusion in Indian jurisprudence. The absence of a clear legal definition of medical negligence, combined with varying judicial interpretations, has complicated the adjudication of such cases. This paper examines the judicial framework surrounding medical negligence in India, focusing on landmark judgments like Jacob Mathew and Martin D’Souza. It explores the dilemma posed by the overlapping principles applied to both civil and criminal cases of medical negligence, addressing the confusion stemming from the interpretation of liability. The paper argues that there is no intrinsic distinction between civil and criminal medical negligence, as liability—whether civil or criminal—arises only after the negligence is proven. It also emphasizes the need for judicial clarity and consistency in applying legal standards to medical negligence cases.
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SDMH, Jaipur, Rajasthan,, India - Vivekanshu Verma,
Emergency & Trauma Care, Medanta-the Medicity, Gurugram 122001, Haryana,, India
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