Tag: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Supreme Court Reiterates Duty of Care in Medical Negligence Case

Supreme Court Reiterates Duty of Care in Medical Negligence Case

This judgementi concerns a medical negligence case where a 13-year-old boy, Master Irshad, lost vision in his right eye following a cataract surgery performed by the respondents. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (“DCDRC”) initially

Airlines shall be held liable for default in the services promised by its Agent: Supreme Court

Airlines shall be held liable for default in the services promised by its Agent: Supreme Court

The Hon’ble Supreme Court (“SC”) in a recent notable judgment held that the Airlines shall be bound by the time schedule promised by its agent.   In the instant case the Appellant, Rajasthan Art Emporium booked

Buyer’s right to refuse possession of flat upheld in case of delay in construction by developer

By Varsha G. Subramanian In a recent case[1], the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (“Commission”) disposed off three complaints regarding inordinate delay in construction of the projects in favour of flat buyers. The Complainants had

Burning one’s fingers

By Dr. Subodh Sirur On a midnight, a leading gynecologist was attending a labor case in his hospital. He was the only senior doctor present in the hospital at that time. Suddenly, a three year