40 years after death of patient, HC upholds conviction of doctor
Prakash (30) had, in February 1984, visited Pinto's clinic to undergo a procedure for his sweaty palms. However, during the procedure, Pinto cut a nerve on the victim's hand, which caused spasm in a vital artery.;
Court order
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction of a doctor in connection with the death of a patient 40 years ago but refused to direct him to undergo the 10-day sentence imposed on him considering his age.
A single bench of Justice Bharati Dangre, however, enhanced the fine imposed by the magistrate's court on Dr Anil Pinto from Rs 5000 to Rs 5 lakh, of which Rs 4.90 lakh will have to be paid to the victim's kin.
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The HC passed the judgment on February 9 on the applications filed by the dependents of the victim and the state government seeking imposition of the sentence of imprisonment on the accused and enhancement of the fine amount.
As per the case, Prakash (30) had, in February 1984, visited Pinto's clinic to undergo a procedure for his sweaty palms. However, during the procedure, Pinto cut a nerve on the victim's hand, which caused spasm in a vital artery.
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