Patient suffers burn injury during C-section; Panchkula doctor, hospital booked for alleged negligence
Burn Injury During Surgery Sparks Negligence Case Against Panchkula Hospital
Panchkula: In a case of alleged medical negligence, a doctor and a private hospital in the Mansa Devi Complex (MDC) area of Panchkula have been booked after a 31-year-old woman reportedly suffered a burn injury during a Caesarean section.
The FIR was registered at the MDC police station following a complaint filed by a resident of Sector 21, Panchkula. The complainant alleged that her daughter suffered a serious burn near her ankle while undergoing a C-section on November 16, 2025.
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Speaking to TOI, police said the matter was first referred for medical examination and expert review. After the medical inquiry report was submitted, it was found that offences under BNS were applicable. Consequently, an FIR under BNS Sections 125(a) (reckless or negligent acts that endanger human life or personal safety) and 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) was registered earlier this month.
In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for the Cloudnine Hospital said that the case had been reviewed by the CMO's office, Panchkula (civil surgeon, Panchkula). The spokesperson stated that the hospital provided comprehensive medical support to the patient until February 2, 2026, including plastic surgery interventions, and maintained that her condition was stable.
Refuting the allegations, the hospital described them as “misleading claims” aimed at damaging the reputation of the institution.
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Meanwhile, the family has also approached the consumer forum, seeking redressal in the matter.
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