A patient died and relatives complain that it is due to the negligence of the doctor. According to a recent Supreme court judgment, the doctor can be charged for Medical Negligence under section 304-A, only: (A) If he is from corporate hospital, (B) If negligence is from inadvertent error, (C) Gross negligence, (D) Res ipsa Loquitur
Answer is C. According to a recent supreme court judgment, the doctor can be charged for medical negligence
Under section 304-A IPC (i.e. criminal negligence), only if he shows gross lack of competence/skill, gross inattention, or inaction or recklessness or wanton (gross) indifference to the patient's safety or, gross negligence.