Law… Bolam Test & Bolitho Principle: Standards of Medical Negligence in India — The Indian Adoption (Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab) 20/12/202520/12/2025 Introduction When courts decide whether a doctor was negligent, they usually compare the doctor’s conduct with the standard expected of a reasonably competent medical practitioner. Two leading UK authorities shaped…
Law… Medical Systems Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC): Allopathy, AYUSH, the Cross-Pathy Debate & Licensing 05/12/202520/12/2025 India has one of the most plural and diverse healthcare systems in the world. Modern scientific medicine (commonly known as Allopathy) exists side-by-side with traditional Indian systems such as Ayurveda,…
Law… Confidentiality in Medical Practice: Legal Duty, Exceptions & Landmark HIV Case Law — Mr. X v. Hospital Z 04/12/202511/12/2025 Confidentiality is one of the most essential pillars of medical ethics. It forms the foundation of trust between a doctor and a patient. When patients know that their medical information…
Law… Doctrine of Informed Consent in Medical Law — Indian & International Perspectives (Samira Kohli, Canterbury v. Spence) 03/12/202511/12/2025 In modern medicine, consent is more than a signature on a form. The doctrine of informed consent protects a patient’s right to make decisions about her or his own body…
Law… Right to Health under the Indian Constitution: Scope, Case Laws & Judicial Evolution Explained 02/12/202503/12/2025 The “Right to Health” has become one of the most significant components of constitutional law and public policy in India. Although the Indian Constitution does not expressly mention the right…
Dr. Ganesh Visavale 