Reviewed case brief

Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha

(1995) 6 SCC 651

(1995) 6 SCC 651 · Supreme Court of India

medical-negligenceconsumer-protection-actservice-definition
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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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (1995) 6 SCC 651

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