A doctor in Thane gave me wrong treatment, is that medical negligence?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Medical negligence is deficiency in service under Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999 and actionable before the consumer commission in Thane. The Bombay High Court has held that a doctor's liability arises when treatment falls below the standard of care expected of a competent practitioner.

You must obtain a medical opinion supporting negligence and preserve all prescriptions and reports. The Bombay High Court has endorsed the Bolam test for evaluating medical negligence in consumer cases.

Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999, the commission can award compensation for additional medical expenses and suffering. In Thane, you may also file a complaint with the state medical council for professional misconduct.