Karnataka HC quashes forgery case against Udupi oncologist, condemns Manipal Hospital

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed a forgery case that had been lodged against prominent Udupi oncologist Dr. Anindya Shankar, following a decision by the district court that alleged he had fabricated medical documents.

The court directed the district court to revise its judgment and ordered Manipal Hospital, the institution involved in the dispute, to undertake a comprehensive review of its documentation and patient record management processes. In a statement, the court highlighted that the hospital had been implicated in procedural irregularities that could have led to the wrongful accusation.

This decision sends a clear message to the healthcare fraternity that higher courts will scrutinize evidence rigorously before vindicating doctors. The ruling also underscores the judiciary’s responsibility in upholding medical professionals’ credibility, especially amid heightened public scrutiny. Source: Google News – Manipal.