In which of the following landmark decisions of Supreme Court, compensation was awarded as per common…
In Samira Kohli v. Dr. Prabha Manchanda, the Supreme Court treated surgery outside the patient’s consent as an unauthorised invasion of her body and awarded compensation.…
Choose your answer
In which of the following landmark decisions of Supreme Court, compensation was awarded as per common law principle of trespass to person against a medical professional ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
In Samira Kohli v. Dr. Prabha Manchanda, the Supreme Court treated surgery outside the patient’s consent as an unauthorised invasion of her body and awarded compensation. Consent to a diagnostic procedure did not automatically authorise the additional removal of reproductive organs. The distinction is between inadequate care during authorised treatment and treatment performed without the necessary consent.
Practice for these exams
-
All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
UGC NET Law
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
AILET PG
-
CLAT PG
Subject revision for a passage-based exam
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
Bihar Judicial Services
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision