NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Friday warned two Ghaziabad private hospitals and a doctor that if they failed to voluntarily pay compensation to parents of a grievously injured sexually assaulted girl, who died due to refusal of treatment, it will impose costs that would have a chilling impact.When a doctor, accused of refusing admission to the child taken to a private hospital in the NCR city, pleaded that he was only a BAMS doctor and had no wherewithal to treat such a patient, a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said no doctor worth his salt would refuse treatment to a minor seriously injured because of brutal sexual assault.”What kind of doctor are you? If you cannot give medical assistance to a grievously injured child, do not prefix ‘Dr’ before your name. If you had any sensitivity, you would have facilitated her father,” the bench said.The bench said, “Though the recommendation of the SIT is to impose penalty on the hospitals, we had asked you to donate. If we impose a penalty, it will have a chilling effect.”On June 16, the SC asked Khajan Singh Manvi Health Care and St Joseph Hospital whether they would voluntarily compensate her parents or await court determination of the quantum. The SC-constituted SIT found credence in the father’s charge that the private hospitals had refused to provide immediate treatment. The SC bench said, “The petition… highlights the alleged approach of two private hospitals and the officers of the local police station (Nandgram), which is completely indifferent, inhuman, and insensitive.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Launches Rs 5,470 Crore Rail, Road Projects In PunjabPM Modi Unveils First Stretch Of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway; Faster Travel AheadGujarat ATS Tightens Noose On JeM Terror Module With Five More ArrestsMH-60R Seahawk: Why The US-Made Helicopter Is Key To Maritime SecurityWho Is Nitish Kaushal? FBI Adds Alleged Bhagwanpuria Gang Member To Wanted List’It Was Sonia Gandhi…’ Congress Backs Sonam Wangchuk As Pawan Khera Visits Jantar MantarDelhi To Launch Smart Ration Card System: QR Codes, Face Verification And Online ServicesIndia Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Train On In Haryana; Major Push To Clean Rail TechSonam Wangchuk Enters Day 20 Of Hunger Strike As Doctors Warn Of Possible Organ Damage | WatchTMC Chief Mamata Banerjee Tells Rebels To Quit Before July 21 Rally, Says TMC Won’t Be Weakened123PhotostoriesFrom Jennifer Winget to Dipika Kakar: Actresses who found love again and gave marriage another shotBeat midnight hunger with these 10 healthy snacks under 100 calories and the right way to consume themAnanya Birla stuns in a rare Alaïa archive look that screams old Hollywood eleganceWhere to stay in Kenya: 7 exceptional lodges, giraffe manors, treehouses and beach escapes5 morning rituals successful people swear by to stay focused, productive, and motivated10 baby names inspired by birds known for their beautiful songsBeyond the crowds: 7 Peaceful hill stations in India for a quiet escapeThat “just a mouth ulcer” might not be so harmless: How small changes inside the mouth can be an early sign of oral cancer5 of the world’s most beautiful dog breeds that steal hearts wherever they goMorning vs night hair oiling: Which timing actually delivers better hair growth results?123Hot PicksHydrogen TrainNEET ResultCrude priceAndhra Pradesh MurderSenior Citizens ActNEET UG 2026 cut-offISRO scientists resignMahadev betting appSonam WangchukTop TrendingKolkata Airport Mosque BanMurshidabad School Van AccidentFIFA World Cup 2026Mangaluru MurderCJP Hunger StrikeAndhra Pradesh Covid 19 DeathNEET ResultIshowspeedGujarat RapeIran war
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Friday warned two Ghaziabad private hospitals and a doctor that if they failed to voluntarily pay compensation to parents of a grievously injured sexually assaulted girl, who died due to refusal of treatment, it will impose costs that would have a chilling impact.When a doctor, accused of refusing admission to the child taken to a private hospital in the NCR city, pleaded that he was only a BAMS doctor and had no wherewithal to treat such a patient, a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said no doctor worth his salt would refuse treatment to a minor seriously injured because of brutal sexual assault.“What kind of doctor are you? If you cannot give medical assistance to a grievously injured child, do not prefix ‘Dr’ before your name. If you had any sensitivity, you would have facilitated her father,” the bench said.The bench said, “Though the recommendation of the SIT is to impose penalty on the hospitals, we had asked you to donate. If we impose a penalty, it will have a chilling effect.”On June 16, the SC asked Khajan Singh Manvi Health Care and St Joseph Hospital whether they would voluntarily compensate her parents or await court determination of the quantum. The SC-constituted SIT found credence in the father’s charge that the private hospitals had refused to provide immediate treatment. The SC bench said, “The petition… highlights the alleged approach of two private hospitals and the officers of the local police station (Nandgram), which is completely indifferent, inhuman, and insensitive.“
