Reviewed case brief
Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha
(1995) 6 SCC 651
(1995) 6 SCC 651 · Supreme Court of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1995
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Medical services generally constitute 'service' under the Consumer Protection Act where rendered for consideration, though entirely free medical services generally fall outside its scope given the absence of consideration.
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Editorial source
(1995) 6 SCC 651
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