Two Ghaziabad hospitals agreed to pay Rs 12 lakh to the parents of a deceased minor. The Supreme Court expressed concern over the insensitivity shown by the hospitals and police.
The court will consider laying down must-treat guidelines for medical institutions. Police will also be mandated to video record statements of sexual assault complainants.
This action follows the tragic death of a minor girl after being denied timely medical care.
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