Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wockhardt hospitals fined Rs 18 lakh over patient ICU delay death

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Patient`s condition worsened, ICU delay alleged by father

The complainant stated that his son`s condition rapidly declined in the early hours of April 16, experiencing chest pain and collapsing. Despite this, the patient was not admitted to the ICU until 7 am that morning. He further alleged that the hospital unnecessarily prolonged treatment until the afternoon to fabricate evidence, believing his son had already passed away around 8:30 am

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wockhardt hospitals ordered to pay Rs 18 lakh compensation; case roots in 2010 admission

The hospital has been ordered to pay Rs18 lakh in compensation to the victim`s family for the mental agony and harassment they endured. This directive stems from a complaint filed by the victim`s father, whose son was admitted to Wockhardt Hospitals in Nashik on April 15, 2010, following a nosebleed.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wockhardt hospitals found guilty in patient death, panel stresses right to timely care

The Maharashtra consumer commission has ruled that Wockhardt Hospitals, Nashik, was deficient in service, leading to the death of a young patient due to a delayed ICU transfer. In its order earlier this month, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission emphasized that patients possess a "right to receive competent care and that too, in time as required"

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: IPL jersey theft probe recovers 50 items, Haryana dealer implicated

The investigation revealed that many of the stolen jerseys were sold to a dealer in Haryana. Police have so far recovered 50 jerseys from the accused`s possession, and further probe into the matter is ongoing, an official stated