{"id":26923,"date":"2026-07-01T12:16:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=26923"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:21:27","slug":"professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Indemnity Insurance for Doctors and Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional indemnity insurance is a type of insurance that protects professionals against financial loss if a client files a legal claim because of negligence, mistakes, or failure to perform professional duties. Doctors and lawyers provide important professional services, and even a small error can result in legal action. This insurance helps them pay compensation, legal expenses, and court costs. It also gives confidence to professionals to perform their duties without fear of financial burden.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Legal_Framework\" >Legal Framework<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#For_Doctors\" >For Doctors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#For_Lawyers\" >For Lawyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Summary_of_Applicable_Laws\" >Summary of Applicable Laws<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Judicial_Perspective_Case_Law\" >Judicial Perspective \/ Case Law<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#1_Indian_Medical_Association_v_VP_Shantha_1995\" >1. Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha (1995)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#2_Jacob_Mathew_v_State_of_Punjab_2005\" >2. Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab (2005)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#3_RD_Saxena_v_Balram_Prasad_Sharma_2000\" >3. R.D. Saxena v. Balram Prasad Sharma (2000)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Key_Judicial_Principles\" >Key Judicial Principles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Critical_Analysis\" >Critical Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Advantages_and_Challenges\" >Advantages and Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Comparative_Study\" >Comparative Study<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#India\" >India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#United_Kingdom\" >United Kingdom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Australia\" >Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Country-Wise_Comparison\" >Country-Wise Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Suggestions_and_Recommendations\" >Suggestions and Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Key_Recommendations_Summary\" >Key Recommendations Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Legal_Authorities_Cited\" >Legal Authorities Cited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/professional-indemnity-insurance-for-doctors-and-lawyers\/#Citation_Bluebook_Style\" >Citation (Bluebook Style)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-framework\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Framework\"><\/span>Legal Framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In India, there is no separate law that makes professional indemnity insurance compulsory for all doctors and lawyers. However, several laws and regulations make it important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-for-doctors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Doctors\"><\/span>For Doctors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumer Protection Act, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (where applicable in cases of criminal negligence)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-for-lawyers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Lawyers\"><\/span>For Lawyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocates Act, 1961<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bar Council of India Rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law of Torts relating to professional negligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Contract Act, 1872<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional Indemnity Insurance provides financial protection if a professional is held legally liable for negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-summary-of-applicable-laws\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_Applicable_Laws\"><\/span>Summary of Applicable Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Profession<\/th><th>Relevant Laws and Regulations<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Doctors<\/td><td>Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Indian Medical Council Regulations, 2002; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023<\/td><td>Professional conduct, consumer protection, and negligence liability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lawyers<\/td><td>Advocates Act, 1961; Bar Council of India Rules; Law of Torts; Indian Contract Act, 1872<\/td><td>Professional responsibility and liability for negligence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-judicial-perspective-case-law\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Perspective_Case_Law\"><\/span>Judicial Perspective \/ Case Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-indian-medical-association-v-v-p-shantha-1995\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Indian_Medical_Association_v_VP_Shantha_1995\"><\/span>1. Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha (1995)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court held that medical services come under the Consumer Protection Act. Patients can file complaints against doctors for medical negligence. This judgement increased the importance of professional indemnity insurance for doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-jacob-mathew-v-state-of-punjab-2005\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Jacob_Mathew_v_State_of_Punjab_2005\"><\/span>2. Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab (2005)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court ruled that a doctor can be held liable for negligence only if there is gross negligence. This case protects honest medical professionals while ensuring accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-r-d-saxena-v-balram-prasad-sharma-2000\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_RD_Saxena_v_Balram_Prasad_Sharma_2000\"><\/span>3. R.D. Saxena v. Balram Prasad Sharma (2000)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court discussed the professional duties of advocates and emphasised that lawyers must act responsibly and ethically towards their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-judicial-principles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Judicial_Principles\"><\/span>Key Judicial Principles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical professionals are accountable under consumer protection laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal liability generally arises only in cases of gross negligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawyers owe ethical and professional duties to their clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional accountability increases the importance of adequate indemnity insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-critical-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_Analysis\"><\/span>Critical Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional Indemnity Insurance offers financial security and helps professionals defend themselves in court. It protects both the professional and the client by ensuring compensation where negligence is proved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, many professionals, especially young lawyers and doctors working independently, do not purchase this insurance because of lack of awareness or the cost of premiums. There is also no mandatory requirement for all professionals to have such insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-advantages-and-challenges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_Challenges\"><\/span>Advantages and Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Advantages<\/th><th>Challenges<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Financial protection against legal claims<\/td><td>Lack of awareness among professionals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Covers legal expenses and compensation<\/td><td>Insurance premiums may be costly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Builds confidence in professional practice<\/td><td>No universal mandatory requirement in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protects client interests where negligence is proved<\/td><td>Limited adoption by independent practitioners<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-comparative-study\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Study\"><\/span>Comparative Study<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India\"><\/span>India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional indemnity insurance is generally optional. Many hospitals require doctors to have insurance, but there is no universal legal requirement for lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-united-kingdom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_Kingdom\"><\/span>United Kingdom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional Indemnity Insurance is compulsory for solicitors. Medical professionals are also strongly encouraged or required through professional organisations to maintain adequate insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-australia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Australia\"><\/span>Australia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both lawyers and doctors generally maintain professional indemnity insurance as part of professional licensing and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-country-wise-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Country-Wise_Comparison\"><\/span>Country-Wise Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Lawyers<\/th><th>Doctors<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>India<\/td><td>Generally optional<\/td><td>Often required by hospitals, but not universally mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United Kingdom<\/td><td>Compulsory for solicitors<\/td><td>Strongly encouraged or required through professional organisations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>Generally maintained as part of licensing requirements<\/td><td>Generally maintained as part of licensing requirements<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to these countries, India should strengthen awareness and encourage wider insurance coverage among professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-suggestions-and-recommendations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggestions_and_Recommendations\"><\/span>Suggestions and Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following recommendations can strengthen the adoption and effectiveness of professional indemnity insurance in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make professional indemnity insurance compulsory for high-risk professions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create affordable insurance policies for young professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct awareness programmes through medical and legal professional bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure quick settlement of genuine insurance claims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage regular training to reduce professional negligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional indemnity insurance is an essential safeguard for doctors and lawyers. It protects professionals from financial loss caused by legal claims while ensuring that clients receive compensation when negligence occurs. As professional responsibilities continue to increase, wider adoption of this insurance will improve trust, accountability, and the quality of professional services in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-recommendations-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Recommendations_Summary\"><\/span>Key Recommendations Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Recommendation<\/th><th>Expected Benefit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Make insurance compulsory for high-risk professions<\/td><td>Greater financial protection and accountability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affordable policies for young professionals<\/td><td>Higher insurance coverage at the beginning of careers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awareness programmes<\/td><td>Improved understanding of professional liability risks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quick settlement of genuine claims<\/td><td>Better trust in the insurance system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regular professional training<\/td><td>Reduction in professional negligence cases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumer Protection Act, 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocates Act, 1961.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Contract Act, 1872.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha, (1995) 6 SCC 651.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab, (2005) 6 SCC 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.D. Saxena v. Balram Prasad Sharma, (2000) 7 SCC 264.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-authorities-cited\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Authorities_Cited\"><\/span>Legal Authorities Cited<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Authority<\/th><th>Category<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Consumer Protection Act, 2019<\/td><td>Statute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advocates Act, 1961<\/td><td>Statute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Contract Act, 1872<\/td><td>Statute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002<\/td><td>Regulations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha, (1995) 6 SCC 651<\/td><td>Supreme Court Judgment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab, (2005) 6 SCC 1<\/td><td>Supreme Court Judgment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>R.D. Saxena v. Balram Prasad Sharma, (2000) 7 SCC 264<\/td><td>Supreme Court Judgment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-citation-bluebook-style\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citation_Bluebook_Style\"><\/span>Citation (Bluebook Style)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha, (1995) 6 SCC 651.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab, (2005) 6 SCC 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.D. Saxena v. 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