A local court has ordered the registration of an FIR against six doctors from KMC Hospital in Meerut following allegations by a 43-year-old woman, Kavita Devi, that her kidney was illegally removed during surgery in 2017.
Details of the Case
- Accusations: Kavita Devi alleged that she underwent surgery at KMC Hospital in May 2017 for internal organ repair, following assurances from Dr. Sunil Gupta that it would improve her health. She claims that her health deteriorated post-surgery and subsequent ultrasounds, done years later, revealed that one kidney was missing.
- Alleged Cover-Up: Devi claimed that the hospital staff misrepresented ultrasound results and discouraged her from seeking second opinions. She also accused the doctors of threatening her family and destroying her medical records.
- Financial Burden: The incident left Devi unable to work, plunging her family into ₹10 lakh debt, with their house mortgaged.
Legal Proceedings
- FIR Filed: The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) III court directed the police to file the FIR after multiple failed attempts by the couple to lodge a complaint.
- Sections Invoked:
- IPC Section 120B: Criminal conspiracy.
- IPC Section 326: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous means.
- IPC Section 506: Criminal intimidation.
- Section 18 of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994: Pertaining to illegal organ trade.
Accused Doctors
The FIR names six doctors:
- Dr. Sunil Gupta (hospital owner).
- Dr. Ajay N Vats.
- Dr. Satish Arora.
- Dr. Seema Vashney.
- Dr. Pratibha Gupta.
- Dr. Nikita Jaggi.
Statements
- Kavita Devi: She detailed the alleged threats and stated that her health worsened significantly since the surgery.
- Dr. Sunil Gupta: He denied the allegations, calling them fraudulent and an extortion attempt. Gupta claimed the case was pursued through court as police found no grounds to act earlier.
- Lawyer’s Remarks: Kavita’s lawyer, Paritosh Teotia, criticized the delays and humiliation faced by the couple in their pursuit of justice.