Calcutta High Court Orders Compensation Over Pregnant Lady's Death Due To 'Contaminated Saline', State Hands Probe To CID

The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to compensate the family of a pregnant woman who died due to contaminated saline administered during childbirth. The woman had developed serious complications after being given the saline, which led to her death. The Court found the state liable for the negligence in the medical care provided. The ruling also emphasized the state’s responsibility to ensure the safety of health supplies and services. It instructed the government to provide adequate compensation to the family and take steps to prevent such incidents in the future. This case underscores the importance of accountability in public health services.