Kolkata Hospital Gets Relief as Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Billing Dispute

Name: Kolkata Hospital Gets Relief as Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Billing Dispute
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Anshika Mishra

Kolkata Hospital Gets Relief as Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Billing Dispute - Video

Published On 2026-05-16T17:52:57+05:30 | Updated On 16 May 2026 5:52 PM IST

Overview

Granting relief to a Kolkata-based hospital and its chairman, the Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal complaint against them, observing that billing discrepancies and service-related grievances are primarily civil in nature and do not constitute criminal offences.

Based on a complaint alleging discrepancies in billing and failure to provide medical records, a criminal case had been registered against Narayana Hospital, its Chairman and staff under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating), and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC, along with provisions of the West Bengal Clinical Establishments Act, 2017.

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Supreme court quashes criminal proceedings against Kolkata's hospital over billing dispute

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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.