Image: IANS NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked two Ghaziabad hospitals, accused of refusing to treat a semi-conscious minor rape survivor who died on way to a govt hospital, whether they would voluntarily compensate her parents or await the court determining the quantum of compensation.The SC-constituted special investigation team (SIT) found credence in the father’s charge that two private hospitals-Khajan Singh Manvi Health Care and St Joseph Hospital-refused to provide immediate treatment to the sexually assaulted four-year-old child, who was grievously injured. She succumbed to her injuries while being taken to the district govt hospital.Referring to the report, a partial working day bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said “some action is required to be taken” and asked the hospital counsel to remain present on the next date of hearing.Before adjourning the hearing, SC asked the counsel for one of the hospitals how much it would voluntarily pay the parents of the deceased girl? “If you admit negligence and voluntarily compensate the parents, it is fine. Otherwise, we will determine the compensation payable by the hospitals to the parents,” it said.When the father first approached the Supreme Court, a bench led by the CJI had said, “The petition not only reveals this diabolic offence but also highlights the alleged approach of two private hospitals and the officers of the local police station (Nandgram), which is completely indifferent, inhuman and insensitive.”In its order, the bench had recorded that the parents and their relatives’ trauma was aggravated when the local police, instead of taking cognisance of the “horrifying offence, locked them up and physically assaulted them with an admonition to remain silent about the incident”.The apex court had also faulted the doctor who prepared the post-mortem examination report for failing to mention aggravated sexual assault despite recording “several wounds and presence of blood observed on victim’s private parts, apart from injuries on her head and other body parts”.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’There Is Shortage of Trust’: PM Modi’s Sharp G7 Message Beside TrumpCelebi Claims India Erased $500 Million in Value After Security Clearance Revocation Post Op SindoorTop BJP Leaders Meet Amid Speculation Over National Team, Cabinet Reshuffle | Watch’Military-Grade Security’: Annamalai, BJP Clash Over NEET UG Re-ExamKalyan Banerjee Rejects Misconduct Allegations Amid Escalating TMC Split BattleOperation Tiger Nears Final Stage: Shinde Camp Says 7 Sena UBT MPs May Switch Before Session’Not Scared’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke Blames RSS Over Jaipur protest assaultAnti-Defection Law: Can Two-Thirds Of TMC MPs Override Their Party And Claim A Merger?Drills, Checks, Surveillance: J&K Sees Massive Security Boost Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra 2026LRLACM Tested: How India’s 1,500 km Cruise Missile Shifts the Balance With Pakistan and China123PhotostoriesFrom accepting the role of Champaklal, Jethalal’s father, at 35 to his bond with Dilip Joshi: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Amit Bhatt spoke about his journey7 new real estate hubs in Navi Mumbai worth watchingWhy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali rose by 5% and 7% in the month of May5 warning signs of stress are hijacking your decision-making ability, according to a psychologistIn photos: The timeless of beauty of Ladakh in summer seasonAmeesha Patel’s ‘Gadar’ anniversary lehenga feels like a love letter to Bollywood’s golden eraVirat Kohli’s piggyback ride with daughter Akaay melts hearts: 7 lessons on mindful parenting from Virat and Anushka10 subtle signs you have high emotional intelligenceCan’t leave or stay? 4 warning signs you are in a trauma-bond relationshipLosing weight without trying? Your body could be sending an important health warning123Hot PicksMohammad MohebiForm 16Strait of HormuzGreen Card Newsilia TopuriaNEET UG RE ExamNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Result PDFTelegram banFIFA World Cup 2026FIFA World Cup StandingsNagpur RapeITR Form 16CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Iran FIFA World Cup CoachWWE Star Bayley
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked two Ghaziabad hospitals, accused of refusing to treat a semi-conscious minor rape survivor who died on way to a govt hospital, whether they would voluntarily compensate her parents or await the court determining the quantum of compensation.The SC-constituted special investigation team (SIT) found credence in the father’s charge that two private hospitals-Khajan Singh Manvi Health Care and St Joseph Hospital-refused to provide immediate treatment to the sexually assaulted four-year-old child, who was grievously injured. She succumbed to her injuries while being taken to the district govt hospital.Referring to the report, a partial working day bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said “some action is required to be taken” and asked the hospital counsel to remain present on the next date of hearing.Before adjourning the hearing, SC asked the counsel for one of the hospitals how much it would voluntarily pay the parents of the deceased girl? “If you admit negligence and voluntarily compensate the parents, it is fine. Otherwise, we will determine the compensation payable by the hospitals to the parents,” it said.When the father first approached the Supreme Court, a bench led by the CJI had said, “The petition not only reveals this diabolic offence but also highlights the alleged approach of two private hospitals and the officers of the local police station (Nandgram), which is completely indifferent, inhuman and insensitive.”In its order, the bench had recorded that the parents and their relatives’ trauma was aggravated when the local police, instead of taking cognisance of the “horrifying offence, locked them up and physically assaulted them with an admonition to remain silent about the incident”.The apex court had also faulted the doctor who prepared the post-mortem examination report for failing to mention aggravated sexual assault despite recording “several wounds and presence of blood observed on victim’s private parts, apart from injuries on her head and other body parts”.
