Alfred Manipal Hospitald Benddict & Anr. vs. M/s. Manipal Hospital, Bangalore & Ors. (SC)

Consumer Protection Act, 1986–Sec. 23–Medical Negligence–Amputation of arm–Claimant girl, aged of two years–She has to incur battery charges for artificial limb which costs Rs. 80,000/- per annum–Difficulty for whole life and problem in getting herself married–Amount of Rs. ten lakh enhanced up to Rs. twenty lakh.