Supreme Court asks two hospitals to pay ₹12 lakh to father of deceased child rape victim
The Supreme Court of India has ordered two Ghaziabad hospitals to pay compensation to the family of a four-year-old rape victim who died after being denied medical care. The court also announced plans to establish national guidelines for hospitals handling victims of grave crimes.
Why it matters
This ruling addresses critical gaps in emergency medical ethics and police accountability regarding victims of violent crimes.
The Supreme Court on Friday (August 7, 2026) asked two Ghaziabad-based hospitals to pay ₹10 lakh and ₹2 lakh respectively to the family of a four-year-old rape victim who died of injuries after being denied medical care by them.
The top court also said that it will lay broad guidelines for hospitals and the law enforcement agencies to deal with victims of grave offences.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing a plea related to the death of the minor girl.
The Bench took note of the report of the apex court-appointed SIT which said that the girl, who was bleeding, was alive for almost five hours and the hospitals concerned denied her the medical care leading to her death.
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