High Court Quashes Forgery Charge Against Oncologist, Criticises Manipal Hospital
By ETF Desk
The Karnataka High Court today dismissed a forgery case filed against cancer specialist Dr. XYZ, finding that the prosecution had failed to present sufficient evidence.
The lawsuit, which had accused the doctor of fabricating medical records in a dispute with Manipal Hospital, was initiated last year after a whistle‑blower alleged irregularities in patient documentation. The hospital, one of the leading tertiary care centres in Udupi district, has denied any wrongdoing and said it had cooperated fully with police investigations.
In its order, the Court not only struck down the criminal charges but also reprimanded Manipal Hospital for not providing timely assistance to the police, highlighting the need for greater transparency in medico‑legal matters. The ruling is expected to influence future cases involving medical professionals in Karnataka and may prompt the hospital to review its internal audit processes. Source: Google News – Manipal.