HC slams NMC for not taking suo motu cognizance after mother, newborn death - Video
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Overview
While considering a plea filed by a man whose wife died after undergoing a C-section operation that was conducted using a mobile torchlight, the Bombay High Court recently criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The HC bench comprising Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan observed that 'lives are precious' and asked the civic body and the Apex Medical Commission to play a 'proactive' role and ensure that no other surgery or delivery takes place using mobile torchlight in any of the civic or State-run hospitals.
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Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri
BDS, MDS
Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri is a medical correspondent with Medical Dialogues. She holds a BDS from Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and an MDS in Orthodontics from Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences. She regularly contributes articles on dental and general health topics, including fact checks, expert features, and public health updates. Her strong clinical and research background ensures depth and credibility in her writing.