Calcutta High Court Seeks Report On Cataract Eye Surgery Drive at Govt Hospital After Alleged Vision Loss

The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to submit a detailed report by July 10, 2025, on a cataract surgery camp held at the State General Hospital, where a patient allegedly lost vision due to medical negligence.

The petitioner claims negligence on the part of the hospital and requests a fair inquiry and compensation.

The court has asked the Additional Government Pleader to gather information about the surgical drive, including any patient complaints, and submit a report.

The petition alleges probable liability under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 for service deficiencies and a fundamental duty of medical care.