Supreme Court Criticises NCDRC For Inventing New Case Of Medical Negligence In Appeal; Orders Complainant To Refund Rs 10 Lakh To Doctors

The Supreme Court has criticized the NCDRC for "inventing a new case of medical negligence" in an appeal and has ordered the complainant to refund ₹10 lakh to the doctors. This ruling serves as a strong rebuke to the consumer commission for exceeding its jurisdiction. The court's decision, which is a significant victory for the government, was made on the grounds that the company's claim was not supported by evidence. The ruling clarifies that a company can be held responsible for the misdeeds of another person.