Mumbai Hospital Negligence Lands Doctor Behind Bars

You all must've heard about the recent case where a 60-year-old woman was left paralysed for life due to a medical negligence in a Mumbai hospital. What's interesting here is the application of Rylands v Fletcher principle, aka 'the Rylands doctrine'. It states that a person who keeps a dangerous thing on their land, without taking proper care, is liable for any damage that may be caused because of it. In this case, the hospital authority was held liable for not following proper standard medical protocols, which led to the patient's paralysis. This is a classic example of how a breach of duty of care under Rylands doctrine can lead to harsh consequences. Now, this is not just some abstract law, this has real-world implications, especially in India where medical negligence is a rampant issue.