Doctor who did surgery on wrong side of the patient is punishable under section?
Correct Answer: S. 304 A IPC
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., S. 304 A IPC 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. 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.
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