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A patient died and relatives complain that it is due to negligence of doctor. According to a recent Supreme Cou judgement, doctor can be charged for Medical Negligence under section 304-A, only if:

A
If he is from corporate hospital
B
If negligence is from inadveent error
C
Gross negligence
D
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High-Yield Explanation
C i.e. Gross negligence A/t recent supreme cou judgement, doctor can be charged for medical negligence under section 304-A IPC (ie criminal negligence), only if he shows gross lack of competence/ skills, gross inattention, or inaction or recklessness or wanton (gross) indifference to the patient's safety or gross negligenceQ

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