In Martin F. D’Souza vs Mohd. Ishfaq, 3541 of 2002, dated 17.02.2009, the Supreme Court has defined some situations of negligence as follows:

• Failing to strictly observe current practices, infrastructure, paramedical and other staff, hygiene and sterility
• Giving a prescription without examining the patient
• Giving a prescription on telephone (except in an acute emergency)
• Not investigating a patient as necessary
• Experimenting when not necessary and without written consent
• Not consulting an expert when in doubt
• Not maintaining full records of diagnosis, treatment etc.