Below is a detailed, safe, and non-defamatory list of commonly reported unethical and malpractices in parts of the Indian healthcare system. All content is compiled from publicly available sources—including government documents, court orders, published research, official reports, and credible media articles—and is presented in a summarised, descriptive, and non-interpretative manner These points reflect systemic issues and patterns reported in public discourse, not accusations against any specific doctor or hospital.
India's healthcare system is at a critical crossroad, and the need for reform is urgent. Thousands of families across the nation are suffering due to unchecked corporate hospital malpractices. My own life was irrevocably changed when my brother , a vibrant individual, unnecessarily lost his  life to ulcerative colitis . His death was a tragedy exacerbated by the failures and negligence within our medical system—an all-too-common story among Indian families. 

Corporate hospitals, driven by profit rather than care, have been exploiting patients. From unnecessary admissions and prolonged ICU life-support to denying second opinions and misleading families about medical conditions, these practices have become systemic. The lack of accountability and oversight has allowed such conduct to become entrenched, eroding trust in our healthcare providers.

Unethical and Malpractices Reported in Some Indian Hospitals & by Some Doctors.The unethical actions of a few have begun to erode the dignity, honor, and public trust traditionally associated with this profession. Therefore, it is essential that such unscrupulous elements be held accountable so that the true sanctity of the medical profession is preserved and protected  

🇮🇳 Documented Case Studies of Malpractice & Unethical Practices in Indian Healthcare
JCC Heart Institute (Gujarat) — Unnecessary heart surgeries & irregular billing under PMJAY
·         The hospital was suspended recently from the PMJAY scheme after investigations found “105 questionable cardiac procedures” among a set of reviewed cases. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/unnecessary-heart-surgeries-jamnagar-hospital-suspended-from-pmjay/articleshow/125308693.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 

·         The irregularities included manipulation of lab / ECG reports, surgeries deemed medically unnecessary, and overbilling or misuse of scheme funds. (The Times of India)
inflated MRP sometimes 15 to 50 times in medicine ,surgical consumables , charging heavily in the name of using imported latest equipment's  to the tune of lakhs of rupees 
this inflates hospital bill this results in higher premium ultimately load is on public at large and middle class people are not able to afford medical insurance .

·         The case underscores how insurance / government-subsidized schemes meant to help poor patients can be exploited — leading to risky/unnecessary surgeries, financial exploitation, and misuse of public funds.

Safdarjung Hospital / Associated Doctor & Implant Vendors — Implant overcharging and bypassing of patient-subsidy scheme
·         According to a major investigation, a doctor at Safdarjung (or associated hospital) along with vendors overcharged patients for implants. In many cases, patients paid far more than the actual cost: e.g. patients paying ₹60,000 while the implant supplier received only ₹2,000. (The Indian Express)

·         In some cases, amounts charged were up to 500% higher than actual cost. (The Indian Express)

·         Investigators found financial transactions and communication (e.g. via a WhatsApp group called “Patient Group”) tracking collection of excessive money from multiple patients — suggesting systemic profiteering rather than one-off mistakes. (The Indian Express)

·         This case shows how doctors and hospitals may collude with suppliers to push overpriced implants, exploiting trust and patients’ lack of ability to verify cost details.

Agarwal Medical Centre (South Delhi clinic) — Botched surgeries / unqualified practice & fake documentation
·         A report in 2023 found that despite 13 complaints and 4 adverse orders, the clinic continued operating. In two of the cases, botched surgeries led to patient deaths. (The Indian Express)

·         The investigation revealed that surgeries were being performed even when requisite medical credentials or legitimate documentation was missing — i.e., unqualified personnel practicing medicine and faking records. (The Indian Express)

·         The case exemplifies a dangerous violation: clinical, legal, and ethical standards being bypassed — with life-threatening consequences for patients.

Inamdar Multi-Speciality Hospital (Pune) — Excess billing / negligence even against a doctor-patient
·         In a rare case where a fellow doctor became a patient, the hospital was found guilty of negligence and excess billing. The relevant consumer-redressal forum ordered refund of excess charges plus compensation. (The Indian Express)

·         This case shows that even medically knowledgeable patients are sometimes unable to protect themselves — highlighting systemic failures in accountability.

Private hospital in Gurgaon (for a Covid-19 patient) — Negligence, overcharging & aggravated complications (e.g. black fungus)
·         A hospital in Gurgaon (DLF-3 area) was booked by police after family of a COVID-19 patient alleged “medical negligence” and overcharging. The patient developed mucormycosis (black fungus), which the family claimed resulted from improper treatment and neglect. (The Times of India)

·         The family alleged excessive billing for oxygen, medicines, and other supplies. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/pvt-hosp-booked-for-medical-negligence-overcharging/articleshow/86952371.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com

·         This case is an example from the COVID-period where crisis conditions and desperation may have been exploited for profiteering or resulted in compromised care.

Instances of serious negligence leading to patient deaths or harm — including wrong plastering, botched post-surgical care, etc.
·         In a recent 2025 case, a private hospital in Rajasthan was ordered to pay large compensation after a child’s treatment involved “wrong plaster” on a fractured hand, which represented severe negligence in care. (https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/

·         Other publicly reported cases (some older) involve surgical errors, failure in post-operative care, delayed or improper treatment, or breach of consent procedure — occasionally resulting in permanent injury or death. (The Indian Express)

·         Such cases highlight lapses not only in financial ethics but — more gravely — in patient safety, skills, record-keeping, and accountability.

 
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/unnecessary-heart-surgeries-jamnagar-hospital-suspended-from-pmjay/articleshow/125308693.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/crime/up-lucknow-child-died-during-treatment-in-hospital-family-allege-negligence-latest-update/articleshow/122824539.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Here are several credible media reports on Khyati Multispeciality Hospital — covering the allegations, investigations and legal developments. You can click or copy the headlines to read full articles:

·         “Crime Branch files damning charge sheet” — detailed report on 3,578 angiography/angioplasty cases alleged to be unnecessary under PM-JAY. (https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/khyati-hospital-scam/81885158.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

·         “Khyati Hospital’s Angioplasty Scandal: Deaths and Fraud Claims Uncovered.” (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/khyati-hospitals-angioplasty-scandal-deaths-and-fraud-claims-uncovered/articleshow/115266799.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com

·         “Gujarat PM-JAY Fraud: How Khyati Hospital used health camps to convince patients, including a teen, to unnecessary angioplasty.” (The Economic Times)

·         “Khyati hospital forged papers for angioplasty, angiography of patients, finds probe.” (Gujarat Samachar)

·         “Shocking malpractices uncovered at Khyati Hospital: surgeries without anaesthetists.” (The Times of India)

·         “Ahmedabad hospital scam: Gujarat Medical Council suspends licences of two doctors.” (thip.media)

·         “5,670-page charge sheet filed in Khyati Hospital scam.” (https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/5670-page-charge-sheet-filed-in-khyati-hospital-scam/81884981.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

·         “Khyati hospital row: Authorities to verify the claims of 5 more angioplasty patients.” (ttps://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/gujarat/khyati-hospital-row-authorities-to-verify-the-claims-of-5-more-angioplasty-patients?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

1. Financial & Billing-Related Malpractices

Overcharging patients, especially in emergency situations when families are vulnerable.
Inflated bills for room rent, disposables, and routine items.
Double billing for services—charging multiple times for the same procedure or item.
Excessive markups on medicines, implants, stents, and consumables.
Unnecessary administrative charges, such as "sterilization fees," "ICU monitoring fees," etc.
Forcing unnecessary advance deposits, even for insured patients.
 
2. Unnecessary Treatments & Procedures

Recommending surgeries not medically required, such as C-sections, angioplasties, hysterectomies, etc.
Performing excessive diagnostic tests that do not contribute to patient care.
Admitting patients unnecessarily to increase billing, especially in ICU wards.
Frequent extension of hospital stay without medical justification.
 
3. Pharmaceutical & Diagnostic Kickbacks

Accepting commissions from diagnostic centres, labs, imaging centres, and pharmacies for referrals.
Prescribing branded medicines unnecessarily, despite cheaper generics being available.
Aligning with pharma companies to promote specific drugs in exchange for incentives, gifts, or foreign trips.
Pushing unnecessary imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs due to referral commissions.
 
4. Insurance-Related Fraud

Inflated bills for insured patients because insurance “will cover it.”
Unnecessary procedures to maximize insurance claims.
Refusing cashless treatment until patients agree to expensive packages.
Manipulating discharge summaries to justify higher claim amounts.
 
5. Ethical Violations in Critical Care

Prolonging ventilator or ICU support solely to increase billing.
Delayed declaration of death in some cases to increase revenue.
Pressuring families to choose expensive life-support systems without discussing realistic outcomes.
No transparency in treatment plans or clinical decision-making.
 
6. Patient Consent & Transparency Issues

Getting consent forms signed without explanation of procedures, risks, or alternatives.
Hiding complications or mistakes, leading to lack of accountability.
Not providing discharge summaries or original medical records promptly.
Performing minor procedures without explicit consent (e.g., blood transfusions, catheterizations).
 
7. Unethical Corporate Hospital Policies

Patient quotas for doctors, forcing them to admit or operate to meet targets.
Revenue-based performance incentives, pushing doctors to focus on profit over care.
Forcing use of in-house pharmacy and diagnostics, even if external options are cheaper.
Penalizing doctors for prescribing generics or sending patients to outside labs.
 
8. Quality & Safety Lapses

Reusing single-use devices (catheters, syringes, cannulas) to cut costs, risking infections.
Using expired or low-grade consumables.
Hiring underqualified staff, particularly in ICU or operation theatres.
Compromising on sterilization standards in some smaller hospitals.
 
9. Organ Transplant & Fertility-Related Malpractices

Organ transplant irregularities, including illegal organ trade networks (reported nationally).
Unethical surrogacy or IVF practices, such as overstimulation of donors or false promises.
Switching donor eggs/sperms without patient consent.
 
10. Emergency Room (ER) Exploitation

Rejecting patients without advance payment, even in life-threatening conditions.
Delaying treatment until billing formalities are completed.
Forcing patients into expensive “packages” instead of individualized care.
 
11. corporate doctor don't leave people in their own profession on case in gujarat asked to pay for15 to 20 lakhs just to take measurement of uterus small cancer tissue in internal wall with latest equipment. 
reference  divya bhaskar Baroda edition 3-12-2025 heading kalash - title of article Doctor ni diary  by Dr. Sharad Thakar

Sharing patient data with pharma marketers and insurance agents.
Using patient stories or photos for marketing without consent.

A systematic change can rectify this, and it begins with the passage of the "Patient Rights Act" and the establishment of a "National Medical Audit Authority." These measures can significantly curtail malpractice by enforcing strict oversight and ensuring transparency in patient care. The Patient Rights Act would empower individuals with the right to safer and informed healthcare choices, while the National Medical Audit Authority would serve as an independent body dedicated to monitoring hospital practices and holding them accountable.

Implementing these reforms isn't just wishful thinking; it aligns with global standards where similar regulations have successfully curtailed medical malpractice and improved healthcare quality. For instance, countries with robust patient rights laws and medical audit bodies have seen direct improvements in patient outcomes, reduced hospital errors, and higher public trust in medical institutions. These are tangible examples that India can replicate with committed effort and legislation.

This PIL arises from widespread, documented malpractices in corporate hospitals, including:

unnecessary ICU admissions
prolonged futile treatment
suppression of integrative medicine (Ayurveda/Homeopathy)
intimidation for seeking second opinions
financial exploitation
misinformation about prognosis
unnecessary tests and procedures
denial of dignified end-of-life care
These constitute a violation of:

Article 21 – Right to life & dignity
Article 14 – Equality before law
Article 19(1)(a) – Right to receive truthful information
Supreme Court precedents on informed consent and medical ethics
The absence of an independent medical audit authority results in unchecked corruption and misuse of healthcare for profit.

 
2. Grounds for Relief
A. ARTICLE 21 – RIGHT TO LIFE
Misleading diagnosis, suppressing prognosis, and unnecessary life-support violate the dignity and quality of life.

B. ARTICLE 14 – ARBITRARY TREATMENT
Patients are exploited financially based on economic status.

C. FAILURE OF REGULATORY BODIES
NMC and state medical councils have failed to enforce ethical practice, investigate negligence, or regulate ICU deaths.

D. SUPPRESSION OF AYURVEDA & HOMEOPATHY
Hospitals conceal alternative therapies even when allopathic options are exhausted.

 
3. Reliefs Sought (Prayer)
A. Pass orders directing Government of India to enact a “Patient Rights Act, 2025”
Including:

Right to Second Opinion
Right to Integrative Treatment
Right Against Intimidation
Transparency in Billing
Dignified End-of-Life Rights
Independent Medical Audit
B. Establish a National Medical Audit Authority
empowered to audit hospital decisions
review ICU deaths
inspect billing
conduct root-cause analysis
publish public reports
impose penalties
C. Mandatory Integrative Healthcare Disclosure
Especially in liver, kidney, heart, lung, and terminal illnesses.

D. Transparent Futile Treatment Declaration
To prevent exploitation.

E. Mandatory 24-hour access to medical records
F. Ban on intimidation for second opinions
G. Public hospital transparency dashboard
H. Any other orders this Hon’ble Court deems fit
 
4. Interim Prayer
Hospitals to provide medical records within 24 hours.
Hospitals not to refuse treatment due to second opinion requests.
ICU deaths above a threshold to undergo mandatory audit.

 

government should come out with full fledge comprehensive legislative To ensure safe, ethical, transparent, and accountable healthcare delivery across all public, private, and charitable hospitals, safeguarding the rights of patients while supporting ethical medical practice.

We stand at a pivotal moment to demand these changes. The power rests with us, the affected citizens. Through this petition, we call upon the Indian government and relevant authorities to prioritize patient welfare over corporate profits. Let us work together to ensure that no more families will endure preventable tragedies like mine.


Join us in this fight for justice and accountability in the Indian healthcare system. Sign this petition to help bring about the "Patient Rights Act" and establish the "National Medical Audit Authority." Together, we can build a healthier, fairer future for all Indian citizens.