Things that speak for itself:: (A) Doctrine of res ipsa loquitor, (B) Doctrine of respondent superior, (C) Doctrine of calculated risk, (D) Doctrine of therapeutic misadventure
Answer is A. Ans. (A). Doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor(Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy. 33rd edition 2010. Pg: 40)FeatureCivil negligenceCriminal negligenceOffenceNo specific violation of the law is neededSpecific violation of a law to be provedNegligenceSimple absence of skill & careGross carelessness & inattention to patient's safetyTrial byCivil courtCriminal courtPatient's consent for the actGood defenseNot a defenseContributory negligenceGood defenseNot a defenseEvidencesStrong evidence is enoughShould be proven beyond reasonable doubtPunishmentFine304 A IPC ImprisonmentComplainantPatient is the complainantPublic prosecutor on behalf of Government