Legal Heirs Can be Impleaded: Supreme Court says Medical Negligence Cases Can Continue After Doctor's Death
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-05-05 12:03 GMT | Update On 2026-05-05 12:03 GMT
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has held that under the law, the legal heir of a doctor, who is facing any medical negligence case, can be proceeded against after the doctor's death.
The Court clarified that the “right to sue” survives, allowing complainants to pursue legal remedies even after the demise of the concerned doctor.
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