Consumer Court Finds Spine Surgery Unnecessary; Hyderabad Hospital, Spine Surgeon Directed to Pay Rs 50 Lakh Compensation

Name: Consumer Court Finds Spine Surgery Unnecessary; Hyderabad Hospital, Spine Surgeon Directed to Pay Rs 50 Lakh Compensation
Uploaded: 2026-05-11T17:45:18+05:30
Description: Consumer Court Finds Spine Surgery Unnecessary; Hyderabad Hospital, Spine Surgeon Directed to Pay Rs 50 Lakh Compensation

Anshika Mishra

Consumer Court Finds Spine Surgery Unnecessary; Hyderabad Hospital, Spine Surgeon Directed to Pay Rs 50 Lakh Compensation - Video

Published On 2026-05-11T17:45:18+05:30 | Updated On 11 May 2026 5:45 PM IST

Overview

Holding a private hospital and a spine surgeon guilty of medical negligence while operating on a patient, who became permanently disabled following a spinal surgery, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-2 in Hyderabad has directed them to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the patient jointly.

"In the result, the Complaint is allowed in part by directing the Opposite Parties No. 1 and 2 jointly and severally to: 1. Pay an amount of Rs.50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty lakhs only) towards compensation for causing physical trauma, mental agony and financial loss caused to the Complainant for her entire life and also to her family members. 2. Pay an amount of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) towards costs of the Complaint," ordered the Commission.

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Surgery not required on Grade I spondylolisthesis patient- Consumer court slaps Rs 50 lakh compensation on Hyderabad hospital, spine surgeon

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.