LAWS(NCD)-2012-10-29

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL Vs. JIMMY P. K

Decided On October 05, 2012
St. Joseph S Hospital Appellant
V/S
JIMMY P. K Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In this revision petition there is challenge to order dated 21.7.2011, passed by Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thiruvananthapuram (for short, "State Commission"). Alongwith it an application seeking condonation of delay of 207 days has been filed.

(2.) Respondents/Complainants filed a complaint under section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986(for short, 'Act') before District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Kannur(for short, 'District Forum') against the Petitioners/O.Ps on the ground of medical negligence. The complaint was contested by the Petitioners.

(3.) District Forum, vide its order dated 28.6.2006, dismissed the complaint on the ground that there is no carelessness and negligence on the part of the petitioners.