The family of a 43-year-old woman who died after a uterus removal surgery — hysterectomy — approached Calcutta HC against the compensation of Rs 25 lakh awarded by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.The family had claimed Rs 97 lakh for death due to medical negligence on April 26, 2010. The case is being heard by Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya.
The judge, on April 28, 2025, directed the family to serve a copy of the application to the doctor and the private medical facility. The matter will be listed in the monthly list of June. "The incident was beyond contemplation and using the term shock would be an understatement," the family's counsel, Srijib Chakraborty, said.