Medical Negligence: Delhi Consumer Court Orders Nursing Home to Pay Rs 20 Lakh for loss of fallopian tube

Name: Medical Negligence: Delhi Consumer Court Orders Nursing Home to Pay Rs 20 Lakh for loss of fallopian tube
Uploaded: 2025-12-29T17:45:58+05:30
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Anshika Mishra

Medical Negligence: Delhi Consumer Court Orders Nursing Home to Pay Rs 20 Lakh for loss of fallopian tube - Video

Published On 2025-12-29T17:45:58+05:30 | Updated On 29 Dec 2025 5:46 PM IST

Overview

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission VIII (Central), Delhi, has directed a private nursing home in the city to pay Rs 20 lakh compensation to a woman, who suffered the loss of her fallopian tube and permanent infertility due to the medical negligence of a treating doctor.

The Commission observed that the treating doctor failed to diagnose the patient's ectopic pregnancy on time and also misrepresented her qualifications. Accordingly, the consumer court held the private nursing home vicariously liable for the acts of the doctor and ordered,

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Delayed diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, loss of fallopian tube: Consumer Court slaps Rs 20 lakh compensation on nursing home

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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.