Kerala hospital, surgeon, anaesthesiologist fined Rs 19.5 lakh for anaesthesia complications after orchidectomy

Written By :  Anshika Mishra
Published On 2025-12-04 12:30 GMT   |   Update On 2025-12-04 13:24 GMT
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Holding a Kerala-based private hospital and its doctors responsible for the death of a 21-year-old endosulfan victim, who underwent testicle surgery at the hospital, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) recently directed them to pay Rs 13.30 lakh as compensation to the parents of the patient, along with 6 percent per annum interest from the date of complaint till realisation.

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Apart from this, the consumer court has also directed them to pay Rs 25,000 to the patient's family as the cost of litigation to the complainant within 30 days of the receipt of the Commission's order. In effect, the hospital and doctors will have to pay at least Rs 19.54 lakh, applying the 6% interest from February 7, 2018.

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Kerala hospital, surgeon, anaesthesiologist fined Rs 19.5 lakh for orchidectomy anaesthesia complications


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