Father fights against doctor's medical negligence leading to son’s death; SC awards Rs 15 lakh compensation, holds hospital responsible

The Supreme Court held a hospital in Andhra Pradesh liable for a patient's death due to a doctor's negligence. The case pertained to the death of Shivram Prasad's son in Kamineni Hospital in 2006. Eventually, the hospital was fined Rs 10 lakh. According to legal principles, hospitals are responsible for doctors' actions. Read on to know how families can seek compensation through consumer court or civil suits.