The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was recently called to defend itself before the Bombay High Court in a case brought forward by Deepak Shah, a resident of Andheri. Shah is seeking compensation of INR 36 lakh for what he claims was medical negligence and improper treatment that he received at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) Jumbo Covid centre in Mumbai.
Shah underwent hernia surgery in March-April 2021 and later tested positive for Covid-19. During his stay at the Jumbo Covid centre, Shah developed an infection that required two additional surgeries. The BMC, however, maintains that low immunity caused the infection, a statement that was supported by Shah's doctor.
The case was heard by Justice Atul Chandurkar, with senior advocate Anil Sakhare representing the corporation. The judges in the case have given way for Shah to file a rejoinder, and the next hearing will take place in four weeks.
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