ORDER

B.M. Bedi, Judicial Member—Dr. Madhu Gupta-complainant filed the present complaint averring as under:-

2. The complainant is a doctor (Gynaecologist) and was practicing in her hospital namely "Naggal Chaudhary Hospital". She was suffering from Arthritis since long. In the year 2010, she suffered from knee problem, so she visited Medanta, the Medicity, Global Health Private Limited-Opposite Party No.1 where Dr. Ashok Rajgopal-Opposite Party No.2 advised the complainant to get her knee replaced. She was admitted in the hospital on 07.02.2010; her knee replacement was done. According to the complainant, she incurred Rs.4.00 lacs on her treatment which included medicines, transportation, special diet etc. (Bill Exhibit C-1).

3. It was alleged that after implantation there was continuous discharge of some fluid (liquor substance) from her knee. She was again admitted in the above said hospital (opposite party No.1) on 05.05.2010 where she was operated upon and was discharged on 07.05.2010. She incurred Rs.70,000/- for her surgery and other expenses. (Bill Exhibit C-2). It was stated on both the occasions, though the treatment was not given by Dr. Ashok Rajgopal but his name was men