Doctors Not Liable for Every Adverse Outcome
The Supreme Court emphasized that the mere deterioration of a patient’s condition after surgery does not automatically imply medical negligence. The Court reiterated the “Bolam Test,” which states that a medical professional cannot be held liable for negligence if they acted in accordance with a practice accepted as proper by a responsible body of medical opinion. The Court clarified that the burden of proof lies with the patient to establish negligence on the part of the doctor.
An Intoxicating Legal Battle Culminates In The Supreme Court Favoring States
The Court held that state governments have the primary authority to legislate on intoxicating liquor, including industrial alcohol, under Entry 8 of the State List. Through its majority judgment, the Court overturned the 1990 judgment that had granted the Centre greater regulatory power over industrial alcohol. It empowers state governments to enact their own regulations governing the production, distribution, and sale of industrial alcohol within their respective jurisdictions.
Indian Nursing Council Introduces Three New Post Basic Diploma Regulations
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has notified three new Post Basic Diploma in Specialty Nursing Residency Programs: Emergency and Disaster, Palliative Care and Cardiothoracic. These programs aim to equip nurses with advanced skills and knowledge to address the growing demand for specialized care in these critical areas.
Public Holidays in Goa for 2025: Your Comprehensive Guide
The Government of Goa released a notification detailing the public, special, restricted, commercial and industrial, and bank holidays for 2025
New CPI Figures for August 2024: What They Mean for Kerala’s Economy
The Kerala Department of Economics & Statistics published the CPI numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Industrial Workers for August 2024.
Haryana Government Declares Gazetted Holiday for Diwali
Government of Haryana will be observed as a Gazetted Holiday in celebration of the festival of Diwali.
DERC Invites Comments on Draft Regulations
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) issued a corrigendum inviting comments, suggestions, and objections on the Draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Threshold Limit for the Development of Intra-State Transmission Projects under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding) Regulations, 2024.
Rajasthan Government Declares Holiday for General Elections
The Government of Rajasthan announced a public holiday on November 13, 2024, in connection with the upcoming general elections.
Bihar Government Declares Public Holiday for Elections
Government of Bihar announced a public holiday on November 13, 2024,
New Tax Concessions for Vehicle Registration in New Delhi
The Transport Department of New Delhi announced a significant policy update regarding the registration tax for new transport and non-transport vehicles.
