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JUDICIAL UPDATE: Critical Developments in Medical Negligence & Criminal Liability (January 2026)
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JUDICIAL UPDATE: Critical Developments in Medical Negligence & Criminal Liability (January 2026)

Introduction The legal framework governing medical practice in India has undergone significant evolution over the past year. This brief analyzes three recent developments: the Supreme Court’s stance on the scope of pleadings in consumer cases, the clarification on Vicarious Liability for hospitals, and the specific provisions for doctors under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 1....