Telangana Human Rights Commission Orders Rs 8 Lakh Compensation in Tubectomy Death Case

Name: Telangana Human Rights Commission Orders Rs 8 Lakh Compensation in Tubectomy Death Case
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Anshika Mishra

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Published On 2026-01-10T17:30:48+05:30 | Updated On 10 Jan 2026 5:30 PM IST

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The Telangana Human Rights Commission recently held the state government vicariously liable for medical negligence over the death of a woman after a tubectomy surgery at the Government Community Health Centre in Wanaparthy district.

It directed the state government to pay an additional Rs 8 lakh as compensation and employment to the deceased's husband.

In H.R.C. No.2355 of 2018, by an order dated January 6, 2026, the Commission headed by Justice Shameem Akther found that the patient died due to complications arising from ileal perforation during surgery and delayed detection, which resulted in septic peritonitis and cardio-pulmonary arrest. The Commission rejected the claim that the death occurred due to mere physiological complications, reports UNI

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Telangana Human Rights Commission Holds State Liable for Tubectomy Death, Orders Rs 8 Lakh Compensation

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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.