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Chandigarh, March 3
Upholding the orders passed by the District Forum, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the UT Director (Health Services) and Government Block Civil Hospital, Sector 22, to pay Rs-2 lakh compensation for the “intra-uterine death of the foetus of the complainant, which resulted on account of negligence of the doctors on duty.”

The opposite parties had filed an appeal against the order passed by the District Forum directing them to pay a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the complainant on account of physical and mental agony and pay Rs 29,900 spent by the complainant at Jindal IVF and Sant Memorial Nursing Home.

Rejecting the appeal, the state commission ruled, “The foregoing findings clearly prove that there was negligence on the part of the treating doctors of the appellants. The treating doctors did not conduct any ultrasound on the complainant, did not prescribe any rest, nutritious diet for the pregnant lady (complainant) for the foetal growth, never ascertained the position of foetal growth through ultrasound and no foetal growth restriction was detected through any diagnostic test on June 8, 2012.”

The complainant, Vibha Aggarwal, a resident of Sector 21, who was one-month pregnant in December, 2011, contacted the Gynaecology Department at Government Block Civil Hospital, Sector 22, Chandigarh, for further check-up. She was examined from time to time by the gynaecologist on duty at the Sector 22 Civil Hospital.The names of the doctors could be found out from their signatures mentioned on the OPD cards of the hospital.

In the beginning, the gynaecologist, advised the complainant to get some blood tests and ultrasound conducted. She also advised some tablets of folic acid (iron).

As per the advice of the doctors, the complainant visited the Gynaecology Department on January 3, 2012, for consultation as she was running mild fever. The doctor advised her to get TLC-DLC and urine tests conducted and asked her to take Dolo 650 tablets BD for two days. The report of the ultrasound was produced, which was normal and the doctors mentioned the period of pregnancy as 10 weeks and asked the complainant to come after 15 days. It was further stated that the complainant visited the Gynaecology Department on January 19, 2012, and the doctor after examining here found everything normal.

The doctor also advised her to undergo ultrasound and to come after one month. The complainant approached the doctor on February 4, 2012, as she was having stomach ache.The doctor advised some medicines and a dual test was conducted on February 13, 2012, which was normal.

The complainant again visited the Gynaecology Department on April 19, 2012, as there was swelling on her body and she had completed 23 weeks of pregnancy. At the stage, the doctor allegedly took it lightly and said everything was fine and normal.

On May 14, 2012, the complainant developed some infection and visited the doctors who administered her some antibiotic and anti-allergic medicine for three days and asked her to come after one month. The complainant again visited the hospital on June 2, 2012, and the doctors observed that there was no growth of foetus in the uterus, they told the complainant to undergo blood sugar test.Thereafter, the complainant again contacted the gynaecologist as she had severe stomach ache, but the doctor did not get any ultrasound conducted which showed negligence on their part in attending to her.

On July 1, 2012, the condition of the complainant became more serious and, ultimately, she decided to consult Umesh Jindal Nursing Home in Sector 20, Chandigarh. The gynaecologist conducted her abdominal examination, and observed that the growth of the foetus was of 26 weeks at the completion of 33 weeks, but she could not find out as to why the foetus was not growing in the uterus and this fact was never brought to the knowledge of the complainant. The gynaecologist removed the dead foetus after conducting a normal delivery and the complainant had also developed severe infection as the dead foetus was lying in her uterus for a long time.

Chandigarh, March 3
The Chandigarh Administration today appointed senior advocate Sanjeev Sharma as the Senior Standing Counsel for the Chandigarh Administration in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The appointment came after Sanjay Kaushal’s request to step down from the post was accepted by the Administration. His resignation was accepted by the UT Administrator with immediate effect. Available information suggests that Kaushal had resigned as he wanted to concentrate on his legal work

Chandigarh, March 3
A 17-year-old girl resident of Burail allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her one-room tenement here today.

The victim identified as Sharmi was working as a domestic help. Her parents were working as labourers and she was stated to be in depression for some time. The victim was noticed hanging with the ceiling fan by her mother, who came home after work. The police have ruled out foul play and inquest proceedings have been initiated in the matter. 

Chandigarh, March 3
Punjab continued the good run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare One-day North Zone League at Jamia Millia Sports Complex by trouncing Jammu and Kashmir by 8 wickets today.

After a good show against Delhi in the earlier match Punjab batsmen continued their form. After restricting Jammu and Kashmir to a modest total of 199 for 9 in the stipulated 50 overs, Punjab achieved the target in 37 overs to log 4 points for the outright win to take the tally of their points to 8 in 3 matches. Chasing the modest total Punjab received an early set back when their prolific opener Jeewanjot Singh snapped behind the stump off medium pacer Ramdayal without disturbing the scorer. At this stage, Punjab vice-captain Mandeep Singh stepped in to fill the breach. Opener Manan Vohra and Mandeep Singh took command of the situation and played the bowlers attack both pace and spin with great aplomb. They pace their inning judicially by running quick singles and dispatching the loose balls to the boundaries. Manan vohra eventually was caught at mid wicket off an intended pull shot for 89 off 93 balls inclusive of 9 X4. The 2nd wicket partnership between Manan Vohra and Mandeep Singh yielded 144 runs. Mandeep Singh in the mean while completed his half century. He along with Yuvraj Singh took Punjab pass the winning post. At the end Manddep Singh was unbeaten 75 off 103 balls inclusive 4 X 4 and 1X6. Yuvraj played a small cameo of unbeaten 28 inclusive 2X6 and 1 X4.

Earlier, Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh after winning the toss put Jammu and Kashmir to bat. Bowler Manppreet Gony and Siddharth Kaul sent back both the openers. At this stage, Taruwar Kohli’s throw caught Shubam Khajuria short of his crease reducing Jammu and Kashmir to 7 for 3 in 5 overs. The skipper Parvez Rasool and vice-captain Ian Dev Singh got their act together and stitched 85 runs partnership for the 4th wicket before Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh had Parvez Rasool caught by Taruwar Kohli for 47 of 67 balls inclusive of 6X4. Harbhajan Singh struck soon and clean bold Ian Dev Singh 50 off 87 balls inclusive of 2X4. Jammu and Kashmir innings finally ended at 199 for 9 in the allotted 50 overs. Manpreet Gony 3 for 28, Harbhajan Singh 3 for 49 and Siddharth Kaul 2 for 40 were the main wicket takers for Punjab.

Chandigarh, March 3
Bringing good news for the local shuttlers, the UT Sports department has come up with three indoor synthetic courts, at the indoor badminton hall of Sports Complex, Sector 42, here. The old wooden courts were replaced by the synthetic courts. The cost of the project was over Rs 10 lakh.

The indoor complex is among the oldest badminton courts of the City Beautiful and since long it was in news for poor maintenance. However, after repeated reports in these columns, the UT Engineering Department woke up from slumber and started repair work of the indoor stadium. The court is among one of the main centres and attracts good revenue for the Sports Department. "The department, in order to provide best of the facilities for the local badminton players, has come up with new courts.

The courts are built so that players and other members can play the game at their best," said Sunil Bhatia, director, UT Sports Department. Earlier, the UT Engineering Department was expected to complete the same project in 2009, for which a total of Rs 24 lakh was sanctioned.

However, the department failed to come up with the new court. Later in 2012, the UT Engineering Department was told to return the fund allocated for building two badminton courts at the Sports Complex. On other hand, the facility is being provided on the same fee structure. "The members can use the facility as per the old fee structure. The courts will attract more people to join and play here. The new court will boost local badminton players to improve quality of their game,” said KS Bharti, District Sports Officer.

Chandigarh, March 3
Hansraj Cicket Academy, Sector-6, Panchkula will organise second Smt. Kaushalya Devi Memorial under-15 League- cum-Knockout Cricket Tournament from March 23 to 29 at Hansraj Public School, Sector-6, Panchkula.

According to Amar Jit Kumar, Cricket Co-ordinator of the Cricket Academy, the Championship will be organised white ball and coloured dress. Every team will play minimum three league matches.