Hair regrowth therapy failure not ‘negligence’: Top consumer body sets aside Rs 6 lakh award
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission set aside a Rs 6 lakh compensation awarded to a Mumbai advocate for failed Platelet-Rich Plasma hair regrowth therapy. The NCDRC found no negligence or unfair trade practice by the private clinic or treating dermatologist and plastic surgeon. The court stated doctors cannot be held liable for treatment failure alone.
Key Entities
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapyDr. Madhuri AgarwalDr. Satish Kishoranand ArolkarMumbai advocateMaharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission