Professional Ethics — Landmark Cases

Landmark Cases

Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha & Others

1995

This landmark Supreme Court judgment brought medical services under the Consumer Protection Act, fundamentally altering the doctor-patient relationship from a traditional…

Prashant Bhushan v. State (NCT of Delhi)

2020

The Supreme Court's contempt proceedings against advocate Prashant Bhushan for tweets criticizing the judiciary highlighted the tension between professional advocacy, freedom of…

Vineet Narain v. Union of India (Hawala Case)

1998

This case established the Central Vigilance Commission and highlighted ethical standards for civil servants. The judgment emphasized that civil servants must maintain integrity…

Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab

2005

This Supreme Court judgment established the standard for medical negligence, distinguishing between mere error of judgment and negligence. The court held that doctors cannot be…