Medical negligence: SC directs Indian Army, Air Force to pay Rs 1.5 crore to veteran who contracted HIV during blood transfusion
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While considering the case of a retired Air Veteran, who contracted HIV during a blood transfusion while falling sick on duty during Operation Parakram, the Supreme Court bench on Tuesday held the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army jointly and vicariously liable for medical negligence and directed them to pay Rs 1,54,73,000 compensation.
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