Improper Oxygen Supply: NCDRC Upholds Liability Of Global Hospital For Negligence And Deficiency In Service
1 year, 5 months ago

Improper Oxygen Supply: NCDRC Upholds Liability Of Global Hospital For Negligence And Deficiency In Service

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The NCDRC disposed of the appeals and upheld the Telangana State Consumer Commission’s order. The Commission held that the Global Hospital is liable for negligence and deficiency in service due to improper oxygen supply to the patient during the surgery. The Hospital had filed the appeal for setting aside the order of the State Consumer Commission whereas the Complainants had filed the appeal for the enhancement of compensation granted by the State Commission. Observations of the Commissions: The National Commission consisting of Presiding Member Dr. Inder Jit Singh upheld the State Commission's findings regarding negligence on the part of the hospital and the determination of liability. 18 lakhs shall carry simple interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of the State Commission's order, plus one month until the date of actual payment by the Hospital.

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