Dr. Name Withheld vs State of Uttar Pradesh — IVF medical negligence case

Timeline

1. 3 Nov 2026Judgment

   UP High Court said - failure of IVF procedure is not fraud, case against doctor quashed

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court decided that a failed medical procedure does not count as criminal deception.

   Who:

   A doctor is the accused person and the State of Uttar Pradesh is the prosecuting authority.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court ruled that failing to achieve a pregnancy via IVF is not a criminal fraud.

   What it means:

   The legal case against the doctor is cancelled and will not continue.

2. 2 Nov 2026Judgment

   Mere Failure Of IVF Treatment Does Not Establish Offence Of Cheating: Allahabad High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Doctor

   HC said that allowing criminal prosecution under Section 420 IPC (Cheating) for unsuccessful medical treatment would set a "dangerous precedent"

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that failing to get a woman pregnant using IVF is not a crime.

   Who:

   The Allahabad High Court is the court, the doctor is the accused, and the State of Uttar Pradesh is the state party.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided that an unsuccessful medical outcome does not prove the doctor committed the crime of cheating.

   What it means:

   The court ended the criminal case against the doctor, as prosecuting medical failures for cheating sets a dangerous example.