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With the amendment in 'Consumer Protection Act 2019' the pecuniary jurisdiction of the Consumer Courts have been revised. Consequently nearly all medical matters would be at District commissions.
Additionally with a shift towards E-filing and hearing by video conferencing it would be possible for Dr. Sunil Khattri and Associates to help their PAN INDIA clients from Delhi itself.
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Negligent Hysterectomy: Tamil Nadu Consumer Commission Awards ₹5 Lakh to Woman After Ureter Injury
A Tamil Nadu Consumer Commission found medical negligence after a woman suffered ureteric injury following hysterectomy, leading to further complications and surgeries.

Sunil Khattri
11 minutes ago6 min read


A C-Section, Severe Complications and Alleged Retained Surgical Materials: What Happened in Beed?
A 19-year-old woman in Beed is critically ill after alleged surgical materials were found inside her abdomen following a C-section. What does the case mean from a medico-legal perspective?

Sunil Khattri
4 days ago4 min read


Medical Negligence in Kerala: Recent Cases Highlight the Need for Faster Investigations and Stronger Patient Safety
Recent medical negligence allegations in Kerala have sparked debate on patient safety, hospital accountability, and criminal liability. Learn why experts are calling for faster investigations, scientific clinical audits, and stronger healthcare systems.

Sunil Khattri
Aug 75 min read


Type 1 Diabetes in Children: A Routine Check-Up Saved This 8-Year-Old's Life : Could You Recognise the Signs?
Learn about Type 1 diabetes in children, its early warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, and inspiring stories of children and celebrities living with the condition. Discover why early diagnosis can save lives.

Sunil Khattri
Jul 285 min read


Brain Stroke: Every Minute Matters - Recognizing the Signs Can Save a Life
Learn the warning signs of brain stroke using the BE FAST method. Discover its causes, risk factors, prevention tips, and why immediate treatment can save lives and reduce disability.

Sunil Khattri
Jul 214 min read


North India's Deadly Heat: Understanding Heat Stroke, Warning Signs, and How to Stay Safe
Heat stroke cases are rising across North India amid severe heatwaves. Learn symptoms, recent Delhi cases, prevention tips, and safety measures.

Sunil Khattri
Jun 164 min read


International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: Understanding a Preventable Childbirth Injury
On the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, understand the causes, symptoms and preventable nature of this serious childbirth injury.

Sunil Khattri
May 234 min read


Medical Negligence Claims Survive Doctor’s Death: Supreme Court Ruling Explained
Can medical negligence claims survive a doctor’s death? Explore the Supreme Court ruling, Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, and patient compensation rights.

Sunil Khattri
May 63 min read


65,000 Medical Negligence Cases in India: What 2025 Data Reveals About Patient Safety
India reported over 65,000 medical negligence cases in 2025. Explore key statistics, real cases, causes and what they reveal about patient safety.

Sunil Khattri
Apr 234 min read


Emergency Care Failure in India: Lessons from the Ayodhya Case
A woman and newborn died in Ayodhya after a delivery reportedly guided over phone. What this case reveals about emergency care, negligence, and Article 21 rights.

Sunil Khattri
Apr 63 min read


What Is a Phosphorus Bomb? Understanding the Controversial Weapon in Modern Warfare
Learn what phosphorus bombs are, how white phosphorus weapons work, their health risks, and why their use in modern conflicts raises humanitarian concerns.

Sunil Khattri
Mar 153 min read


Surgical Instrument Left Inside Patient: Recent Kerala Case
A recent Kerala medical negligence case revealed a surgical tool left inside a patient’s body. Understand the risks, legal implications and patient safety lessons.

Sunil Khattri
Mar 63 min read


How Medical Errors Are Impacting Families Across India: Analysis of 2025-26 Incidents
Medical errors across India in 2025–26 reveal serious gaps in patient safety. Explore real cases, patterns of negligence, and their impact on families.

Sunil Khattri
Jan 263 min read


Cold Wave and Fever in Delhi: What’s Happening, Why It Matters & How to Stay Safe
Delhi’s cold wave, dense fog and poor air quality are linked to rising fever and respiratory cases. Learn causes, symptoms, risks and precautions.

Sunil Khattri
Dec 31, 20253 min read


How Vitamins, Minerals & Protein Impact Your Health: A Complete Guide
Learn why vitamins, minerals and protein are essential for energy, immunity and overall health. Understand roles, sources, deficiency signs and recommended tests.

Sunil Khattri
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Why Sleep Matters: Understanding the Science Behind Sleep and Health
Explore how your body’s natural clock, melatonin, and sleep cycles affect health. Learn why early sleep improves mood, immunity, and overall wellbeing.

Sunil Khattri
Nov 29, 20254 min read


Heart Health Awareness: Why It Matters & What You Can Do
Heart disease is a leading killer in India, increasingly affecting younger adults. Learn essential heart-health stats, how to recognise a heart attack, preventive habits, annual tests and genetic risk factors.

Sunil Khattri
Nov 19, 20255 min read


The Right to Dignity & Article 21: When Children and Families Are Denied Basic Essentials at Home
Article 21 ensures the right to live with dignity, even during family disputes. Know why denying essentials and harming children violates fundamental rights.

Sunil Khattri
Nov 3, 20253 min read


When the Air Turns Toxic: The Health Impact of Diwali Pollution
After Diwali, India’s air turns toxic. Learn what AQI means, the major health risks, and why clean air is a fundamental need protected by law.

Sunil Khattri
Oct 21, 20254 min read


When the Right to Life and Emergency Care Is Ignored: A Tragic Case of Medical Negligence
Explore how denial of timely treatment breaches the Right to Life and Emergency Care under Article 21, as upheld in the Pandit Parmanand Katara case.

Sunil Khattri
Oct 6, 20255 min read
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