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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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In the case of malpractice, punishment is given by -
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The correct answer is  Punishment for professional negligence (malpractice) is given only by criminal courts. Criminal courts are magistrate courts, session courts, high courts and supreme court
Civil and consumer courts are for compensation in professional negligence (not for punishment).