Summary: Dr. Pritam Mopkar, an experienced obstetrician in Goa, was cleared of accusations of being careless in a medical case related to a complicated pregnancy. The High Court of Bombay at Goa ruled in her favor, emphasizing the lack of enough evidence.
Dr. Pritam Mopkar, aged 63, faced legal trouble when she was accused of being careless under Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code. This started with a complaint by Mr. Darshan Parab after complications arose during a pregnancy handled by Dr. Mopkar at the Ankur Nursing Home in Mapusa, Goa.
On December 22, 2023, a patient named Pradnya was admitted to Ankur Nursing Home. She had a high-risk pregnancy with a history of thyroid issues and a negative blood type. After a miscarriage, twins were delivered but unfortunately passed away due to severe medical complications.
"The twins were moved to the newborn intensive care unit but sadly passed away," the case details reveal.
Following the incident, a formal complaint was made on September 1, 2024. The Goa Medical College conducted an investigation, which led to Dr. Mopkar being charged. The investigation report was important, but Dr. Mopkar's side argued it was flawed.
The court, led by Judge Ashish S. Chavan, reviewed the case on February 23, 2026, and announced the decision on March 5, 2026. The court found no strong evidence of carelessness.
"The prosecution has failed to prove serious carelessness or recklessness," noted the judgment.
The High Court dismissed the police complaint against Dr. Mopkar, emphasizing that the medical complications were not due to any carelessness on her part. The court highlighted the importance of protecting doctors from unfounded accusations.
