New Delhi: The Supreme Court observed that the findings of the report of the Medical Council of India on the professional conduct of doctors are relevant while considering medical negligence compensation claims. The bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha also observed that in the proceedings for damages due to professional negligence, the question of intention does not arise, LiveLaw reported. In this case, the complainants before the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission prayed for monetary compensation quantified at Rs 62,85,160 from surgeons, doctors and hospital for negligence and deficiency of services. SCDRC partly allowed the complaint and two among the opposite parties were directed to pay Rs 15,44,000 jointly and severally and Rs 10,000 as costs. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission allowed the appeal of these opposite parties and set aside the order of the SCDRC holding that negligence was not proved by the complainants.
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