State of Rajasthan vs Medical Practitioner — Medical negligence and cheating case

Timeline

1. 26 May 2026Judgment

   Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against anaesthetist in medical negligence case

   The Supreme Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against the anaesthetist, effectively terminating the case initiated over allegations of medical negligence and cheating.

   The Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court ended a criminal case against an anaesthetist accused of medical negligence and cheating.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the highest court, and the anaesthetist is the accused individual.

   When:

   Reported on 26 May 2026.

   Where:

   The Rajasthan High Court is in Rajasthan.

   What it means:

   The court order cancels the criminal proceedings, which stops the case from moving forward.

2. 3 Nov 2025Judgment

   Rajasthan High Court upholds prosecution against anaesthetist posing as gynaecologist for medical negligence and cheating

   Rajasthan High Court: In a criminal miscellaneous petition filed by the accused, seeking to quash the FIR and subsequent proceeding for a...

   SCC Online Blog

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that a medical professional must face a criminal case for negligence and cheating.

   Who:

   The Rajasthan High Court is the court, and the accused is a medical practitioner.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2025.

   Where:

   Rajasthan High Court, Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The court rejected a request to cancel the case against the anaesthetist who allegedly pretended to be a gynaecologist.

   What it means:

   The legal case against the accused will continue, and the prosecution must now proceed.