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

A
If he is from corporate hospital
B
If negligence is from inadvertent error
C
Gross negligence
D
Res ipsa Loquitur
High-Yield Explanation
According to a recent supreme court judgment, the doctor can be charged for medical negligence Under section 304-A IPC (i.e. criminal negligence), only if he shows gross lack of competence/skill, gross inattention, or inaction or recklessness or wanton (gross) indifference to the patient's safety or, gross negligence.

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