Explore India’s historic Supreme Court ruling on passive euthanasia in the case of Harish Rana, a man in a vegetative state for 13 years. This landmark decision allows withdrawal of life support, affirming the right to die with dignity under Article 21. Delve into the legal evolution, family struggles, court directives, and public reactions. A compassionate step forward in end-of-life care debates
An incident at Ummed Hospital in Jodhpur where resident doctors and nursing staff reportedly played Holi inside the labour room has led to disciplinary action. The inquiry committee found involvement of 14 resident doctors and nursing officers. The incident also raises concerns about hospital hygiene, professional conduct, and safety in sensitive clinical areas.
Read MoreNMC’s March 2026 notice mandates Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) extend study periods for physical compensation of online MBBS classes. No shortcuts allowed; detailed certificates required. Affects FMGs from abroad amid COVID disruptions. Ensures quality equivalence to Indian standards. Key: Extended timelines, verified docs, India internships post-2021. Vital for aspiring doctors.
Read MoreIn a shocking verdict from Puducherry, 61-year-old farmer R Sivapoosanam receives a 5-year prison sentence for forging documents to secure MBBS seats for his children under the local quota. After a grueling 22-year trial, this case exposes the fierce competition in India’s medical admissions, judicial inefficiencies, and ethical pitfalls in education. It calls for reforms like better verification
Read MoreMedico-legal landscape of euthanasia in India, focusing on passive euthanasia and advance directives (living wills). From landmark Supreme Court rulings like Aruna Shanbaug (2011) and Common Cause (2018 & 2023) to patient autonomy and ethical considerations in end-of-life care.
Read MoreIndian Medical Association vs V.P. Shantha (1995) is the landmark Supreme Court judgment that brought paid medical services under the Consumer Protection Act. This decision made patients consumers and doctors and hospitals service providers, allowing medical negligence cases to be filed in consumer courts and permanently changing medico legal practice in India.
Read MoreThe Bolitho v City and Hackney Health Authority case is a landmark judgment in medical negligence law. This article explains how courts can reject even expert supported medical opinions if they are illogical, unsafe, or unreasonable, and how the Bolitho test is applied in India and the UK today.
Read MoreThe Bolam Test is a landmark judgment that defines how medical negligence is judged in law. This article explains what the Bolam test is, how it originated from the Bolam vs Friern Hospital case, how Indian courts apply it, and why an error of judgment or difference of medical opinion is not negligence if accepted medical practice is followed.
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