Supreme Court rejects petition of Dr Kunal Saha in medical negligence case
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New Delhi: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Friday, dismissed the petition filed by Dr Kunal Saha that sought the cancellation of the licences of three doctors, who were involved in the medical negligence case that lead to the death of Saha's wife Anuradha in the year 1998. The court was seen touching the topic of mistakes made by professionals, stating that err is human.
The Bench of Chief Justice JS Khehar and Justice DY Chandrachud observed, "As judges we are humans. We also can commit mistakes. If we are to order what you are demanding, what signal are we sending… for we do not know whether they were actually negligent or not? Only God knows whether they were negligent."
Dismissing the petition the bench told the doctor that while the was conscious of the anguish caused to him, it was time for him to stop pursuing the case.
The Bench of Chief Justice JS Khehar and Justice DY Chandrachud observed, "As judges we are humans. We also can commit mistakes. If we are to order what you are demanding, what signal are we sending… for we do not know whether they were actually negligent or not? Only God knows whether they were negligent."
Dismissing the petition the bench told the doctor that while the was conscious of the anguish caused to him, it was time for him to stop pursuing the case.
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