Doctor who did surgery on wrong side of the
pateient is punishable under section ?
a) S. 304 A IPC
b) S. WC
c) S. 305 AIPC
d) S. 305 IPC
Correct Answer - A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., S. 304 A IPC
Section 304 A IPC
Causing death by negligence: Whosoever causes the death of any
person, by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable
homicide shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may
extend to 2 years or with fine, or with both.
Doctor doing surgery on the wrong side of the patient is an example
of gross inattention and recklessness shown by the doctor and is
thus an example of criminal negligence.
Criminal negligence is punishable under S. 304 A IPC.