J.M.MALIK, S.M.KANTIKAR
Mehta Urology and Surgical Centre – Appellant
Versus
Vimla Devi – Respondent
Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Petitioner: Mr. Sandeep Kapoor.
For the Respondent: Mr. Rahul Kumar.
ORDER :
1. Facts of the case are:
The Complainant, Smt. Vimla Devi (patient) underwent operation of Cholecystectomy on 8.10.2004 at Dr. Mehta Urology & Surgical Centre, (OP-2). It was performed by Dr. (Col.) V.K. Mehta i.e. OP-1. The Complainant was assured of not likely any post-operative complications. During the operation, there was an electric failure which took 15-20 minutes, for restoration during which, the Complainant was lying in the Operation Theatre (OT), with incision of surgery. It was also alleged that the Complainant would have lost her life if the electricity would have not been restored. The Complainant’s allegation was that no basic facilities, like electricity back up in OP-2 hospital were provided. After the operation, she suffered severe pain in stomach for which, the OP-1 assured that it was only due to gas Her condition further deteriorated and she developed high grade fever, for which the OP-1 did not attend but discharged her, on 11.10.2004. However, the complainant (patient) again approached the OP-1, on 13.112004, and she was kept under observation fo
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