Medical negligence

21 May

Calgary Woman Dies After Dental Implant in Chandigarh; Negligence Complaint Filed Against Dentist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabAmrita Bedi, Calgary woman dental surgery, Chandigarh dental implant death, Dr Pratima Duggal, Medical negligence

Chandigarh/Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A medical negligence complaint has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Pratima Duggal following the death of 42-year-old Calgary-linked patient Amrita Bedi after a dental implant procedure in Chandigarh in May 2026. The complaint, filed under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), seeks FIR registration, seizure of CCTV footage, and preservation of all medical and digital records. The procedure was reportedly conducted at Alpha Chandigarh Multispecialty Hospital after consultations initiated from Canada, with treatment planning done remotely. According to the allegations, the patient was considered a high-risk case due to obesity and anticipated airway difficulty,…

25 Apr

Supreme Court Directs States to Finalize Practical Action Plans for ICU Standards

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHealthcare standards, ICU equipment, ICU guidelines, Medical negligence, Nursing training, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories (UTs) to develop "realistic and practical" action plans to implement minimum standards for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across the country. A bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan issued these directives following the presentation of the "Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services," a consensus-based framework intended to standardize critical care. The apex court emphasized that these guidelines must be shared immediately with regional authorities to ensure a synchronized national effort toward improving healthcare infrastructure. In its April 20 order,…