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The Jacob Mathew case (2005) is a landmark judgment that delineates the contours of criminal and professional medical negligence in India. It establishes that only gross negligence can attract criminal liability, and mere errors or deviations in medical judgment are insufficient. The case underscores the necessity of expert evaluation and adherence to medical standards in negligence cases, shaping subsequent jurisprudence and guiding authorities in the proper conduct of medico-legal proceedings.

References: - SUSHMA HOSPITAL vs MANISHA MISHRA - Consumer National - Poonam Sharma VS State of J. & K. - Jammu and Kashmir - BSR CANCER HOSPITAL PVT. LTD. VS B. JAGDAMBA - Consumer - MEERA DEVI VS ARUN KUMAR CHAUDHARY (DR. ) - Consumer - Anita Sood VS State Of H. P. - Himachal Pradesh - Suman Kumar Pathak @ Dr. S. K. Pathak VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand - SHERIEFA.P.K vs DR.JILSE GEORGE - Kerala - SHERIEFA.P.K vs DR.JILSE GEORGE - Kerala - Satish Midha @ Satish Kumar Midha VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand - Dr. Prakash Singh vs The State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand

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SUSHMA HOSPITAL vs MANISHA MISHRA

2025 Supreme(Online)(NCDRC) 3154 India - National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

MR. SUBHASH CHANDRA, PM, AVM J. RAJENDRA, M

Mathew case emphasized. ... advising dengue tests despite symptoms prevalent during 2016 outbreak - Importance of adhering to medical standards established in Jacob ... (Paras 13-17) ... ... Facts of the case: ... The complainant's husband was treated at the appellant ... Mathew (supra). ... In view of the definitive position laid down by the Bolam Test and the law laid down in detail by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Jacob Mathew (supra) we are unable to accept the....

Poonam Sharma VS State of J.  & K.

2022 0 Supreme(J&K) 663 India - Jammu and Kashmir

WASIM SADIQ NARGAL

The court referred to the principles established in the Bolam case and Jacob Mathew case to define negligence by professionals and ... The court referred to the principles established in the Bolam case and Jacob Mathew case to define negligence by professionals and ... Ratio Decidendi: The court applied the principles established in the Bolam case and Jacob Mathew case to define....

BSR CANCER HOSPITAL PVT.  LTD.  VS B.  JAGDAMBA

India - Consumer

J.M.MALIK, S.M.KANTIKAR

Dr.Trimbak Bapu Godbole & Anr AIR 1969 SC 128, Jacob Mathew Case (2005) 6 SCC 1] - The court discussed the medical negligence in ... Dr.Trimbak Bapu Godbole & Anr AIR 1969 SC 128 and Jacob Mathew Case (2005) 6 SCC 1 to determine the duties of a doctor in exercising ... Fact of the Case: The patient, a lecturer, underwent surgery for the removal of a breast lump. ... Similarly, the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Jacob Mathew Ca....

MEERA DEVI VS ARUN KUMAR CHAUDHARY (DR. )

India - Consumer

ASHOK BHAN, VINEETA RAI

It referred to the Jacob Mathew case and the Bolam test to determine negligence. ... The court referred to the Jacob Mathew case and the Bolam test to determine medical negligence. ... Medical Negligence - Medical Treatment - Jacob Mathew - [Consumer Dispute, Medical Negligence, Medical Treatment] - [Consumer ... In the case of Jacob Mathew the Apex Court (2005) page-6 SCC has laid down guidelines....

Anita Sood VS State Of H. P.

2017 0 Supreme(HP) 1294 India - Himachal Pradesh

SURESHWAR THAKUR

With categorical echoings, respectively, occurring in Annexure P-6 and in the relevant portion of Annexure P-8, hence, falling absolutely in line and in tandem, with, the trite proposition culled by the Hon''ble Apex Court, in its verdict rendered in Jacob ... A case of occupational negligence is different from one of professional negligence. A simple lack of care, an error of judgment or an accident, is not proof of negligence on the part of a medical professional.

Suman Kumar Pathak @ Dr.  S. K.  Pathak VS State of Jharkhand

2024 0 Supreme(Jhk) 363 India - Jharkhand

SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI

The court referenced the Jacob Mathew case, which established that mere errors in judgment or lack of care do not amount to criminal ... It emphasized that for criminal liability to arise, the negligence must be of a gross degree, as established in the Jacob Mathew ... case. ... He submits that before filing of the present case, the guidelines made by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Jacob Mathew Versus Sta....

SHERIEFA.P.K vs DR.JILSE GEORGE

2023 Supreme(Online)(KER) 6073 India - High Court of Kerala

A. Muhamed Mustaque, Shoba Annamma Eapen, JJ

Negligence - Medical Negligence - Jacob Mathew Case - The court highlighted the need for expert opinion in cases of medical negligence ... Fact of the Case: The case arose from the death of a medical student allegedly due to medical negligence during treatment ... Following complaints, an Expert Panel initially reviewed the case but lacked consensus, leading to a referral to an Apex Body, which ... [See Para 49(7) of Jacob Mathew (supra)]. 7. ... P....

SHERIEFA.P.K vs DR.JILSE GEORGE

2023 Supreme(Online)(KER) 21014 India - High Court of Kerala

A. Muhamed Mustaque, Shoba Annamma Eapen, JJ

Negligence - Medical Professional - Jacob Mathew Case - The court clarified that medical negligence requires expert evaluation ... The case was examined by an Expert Panel and later an Apex Body, which concluded negligence, prompting a legal challenge from one ... Fact of the Case: A medical student died following an injection, leading to allegations of negligence against her treating ... Pursuant to an apex court judgment in Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab & Anothe....

Satish Midha @ Satish Kumar Midha VS State of Jharkhand

2023 0 Supreme(Jhk) 1308 India - Jharkhand

SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI

Mathew case. ... Medical Negligence - Quashing of Criminal Proceedings - Indian Penal Code - Section 304-A, Jacob Mathew ... The petitioner argued that the cognizance was taken without considering the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court in Jacob Mathew ... It is well-settled that in a case of medical negligence, the preliminary enquiry with regard to said negligence is a must, as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Jacob Mathew....

Dr. Prakash Singh vs The State of Jharkhand

2025 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2267 India - High Court of Jharkhand

Anil Kumar Choudhary, J

Mathew case affirming that mere errors of judgment in medical practice do not constitute negligence, emphasizing that a doctor is ... (Paras 3, 7, 8) ... ... (B) Negligence - Standard of care - The court cited Jacob ... (Para 4) ... ... Facts of the case: ... Petitioner, a doctor, treated the informant's sister, who died due to complications ... Learned counsel for the petitioner relies upon the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Jacob Mathew....

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