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:

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