Health as Consumable Item: The Indian Scenario

Authors: Bhaskar Mukherjee*

DOI: 10.23880/jqhe-16000435

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

The hon’ble apex court of India in its landmark judgement in V.P Santha vs IMA case in 1987 included health sector under the jurisdiction of consumer court and ruled that medical services provided by doctors fall under the ambit of Consumer Protection Act.

Keywords: Health; Judiciary; Consumer Protection Act; Indian Penal Court

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