Answer By law4u team
Yes, in India, a complaint regarding medical negligence can be filed online through various platforms, depending on the nature of the complaint and the forum you choose. Here are the main options: 1. Consumer Forum (Consumer Commissions) You can file a complaint for medical negligence under "deficiency in service" via: Online portal: [https://edaakhil.nic.in](https://edaakhil.nic.in) This is the official portal to file complaints before District, State, or National Consumer Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Required documents: Complaint details Medical records/reports Proof of payment Identity proof Affidavit 2. Police Complaint / FIR If the medical negligence amounts to a criminal offence (e.g. causing death by negligence – IPC Section 304A), you may: File an online police complaint (in some states): Visit your State Police website (e.g. [https://delhipolice.gov.in](https://delhipolice.gov.in), [https://gujratcidcrime.com](https://gujratcidcrime.com), etc.) Look for “Lodge Complaint” or “e-FIR” sections 3. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) For serious human rights violations in medical care (especially in government hospitals), you may file a complaint: Online portal: [https://nhrc.nic.in](https://nhrc.nic.in) → Complaints → Online complaint filing 4. Medical Council of India / State Medical Council For action against a doctor’s license due to professional misconduct: File a complaint online on the respective State Medical Council website You may also send an email or use offline complaint procedure as per the State guidelines Important Note: Keep all evidence and documents related to the case: prescriptions, medical bills, diagnostic reports, doctor's opinions, death certificate (if applicable), etc.
