GENERAL20 Sept 2026
Consumer protection: Doctor held liable for crossing professional boundary
A consumer commission in Maharashtra has held a doctor liable for crossing the line of professional duty. It found he did not stick to giving medical services, but acted as a trader and intermediary in a surrogacy arrangement. The message is simple: doctors who take on business roles can face consumer protection law, not just medical rules. Keep clear records of your role in any such dealing.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Maharashtra State Commission held the doctor liable in a consumer protection matter.
- The Commission concluded the doctor did not confine himself to providing medical services.
- The Commission found he acted as a trader and intermediary in the surrogacy business.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a doctor or clinic owner, review any business role you take on beyond medical care and keep written records of your exact role, because a consumer commission may treat you as a trader. Please consult a qualified professional about your own facts.
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