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Medical negligence
US
NRI
Dr. announced Indefinite “hunger strike” unto death
to against delayed justice for his departed wife
- In 1998,
his wife, a child psychologist died due to the negligence of two
doctors in Calcutta.
- NRI, Dr.
Saha said, "entire compensation amount of Rs.777 million
would be donated for promotion of health in India'
Columbus, Ohio, Jan 03, 2009
NRIpress.com
NRI Dr. Saha M.D., Ph.D. asst Professor College
of Medicine and Public Health Pediatrics from Columbus, Ohio told
our senior press reporter that he is very disappointed with the
medical and judicial systems in India. To improve the judicial system,
Dr. said:
- I will fast unto death from February 6, 2009 onwards until this
case is listed by the Supreme Court for final adjudication.
- For more than ten years, I am seeking justice for my departed
wife. I invite all to join me in this peaceful agitation.
- I am not associated with any party but as NRI, I am looking
justice
- India can only attract more NRIs for investment if judicial
system is working
Yesterday, he also discussed his case with UK NRI Jassi
Khangura, NRI MLA from Punjab, who is on the trip in North America
to discuss NRIs problems. He will also discuss his case with NRI,
Madhu Yaskhi, New York attorney and his Dr. Wife, who returned
to India to serve children and the poor people of India and elected
MP.
Dr. Saha's wife, Anuradha Saha, a young US-based child psychologist,
died from reckless treatment during a social visit to Calcutta in
1998. Dr. Kunal Saha, Anuradha's husband and Ohio-based researcher
on HIV/AIDS, has been fighting a seemingly impossible battle against
the influential medical lobby in India to bring justice for his
departed wife for the past almost 11 years. “People for Better
Treatment” (PBT), a humanitarian society emerged from Anuradha’s
death, has been fighting against the corrupt and grossly flawed
medical regulatory system in India. Countless victims of medical
neglect have come to the PBT in search for justice (visit www.pbtindia.com).
Anuradha Saha death case has generated a great deal of public interest
and has been reported widely in the media both in India and US in
the past.
Justice in Anuradha death case is likely to have far-reaching consequences
on both medical and judicial systems in India. The Indian Medical
Association (IMA) and other medical lobbies have staunchly opposed
Dr. Saha's unyielding fight for justice while ordinary people of
India and NRIs have strongly supported this battle against "medical
negligence". Cases for medical negligence should receive expedited
justice but unfortunately in India, cases against doctors for causing
death of innocent patients remain entangled in the legal system
for decades without justice. Both the “criminal” and
“civil” cases (seeking highest compensation in Indian
history) for Anuradha’s wrongful death have been kept pending
in the Supreme Court (SC) since 2005 in clear contradiction to the
standard procedures of the Apex Court. Dr. Saha has made a personal
appeal to the Chief Justice of India on December 30, 2008 to probe
the inordinate delay in the final hearing of his wife's cases (copy
attached).
Dr. Saha has called for an indefinite “hunger strike”
in front of the Supreme Court of India starting on February 6, 2009
unless the SC takes immediate steps and lists Anuradha’s case
for final hearing. Dr. Saha and PBT demand for expedited justice
and a transparent system for investigation of errant doctors guilty
for medical negligence. A press conference on this historic battle
was held on Dec. 30, 2009 at the Calcutta Press Club. Dr. Saha is
calling ordinary people of India, NRIs and all conscientious citizens
to join this historic battle against medical negligence and to bring
justice for the countless victims of malpractice in India.

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