Yes, a hospital can be sued for negligence by its staff or nurses under Indian law, if the hospital’s actions or omissions result in harm, loss, or violation of their legal rights. Legal Grounds: 1. Employment-related negligence – If a hospital: fails to provide a safe working environment, does not follow safety protocols (e.g., in COVID wards, operation theatres), or violates labour laws, then staff (including nurses, technicians, etc.) can file complaints or civil suits for compensation. 2. Medical negligence causing harm to staff – If negligent practices (e.g., improper sterilization, defective equipment) cause injury or infection to staff, the hospital can be held liable. 3. Contractual or labour disputes – If employment terms are violated, staff can: File a complaint with the Labour Commissioner Approach the Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal File civil suits (if applicable) 4. Harassment or unlawful termination – Nurses or staff can approach: Labour court (for wrongful termination) Internal Complaints Committee (for sexual harassment) Civil or criminal court (for defamation, harassment) Legal Remedies: Compensation for physical/mental suffering Reinstatement (in case of illegal termination) Damages under tort law or labour law Relevant Laws: Indian Contract Act, 1872 Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Labour Codes (2020) IPC (in case of criminal negligence) Conclusion: Yes, a hospital can be held legally accountable by its own staff, including nurses, if there is negligence, rights violation, or harm caused due to the hospital’s actions or failures.

yes, a legal action can be taken against the conduct of negligence either by the hospital or its staffs under the provision of the Indian Penal Code now in Bhartiya Nagarik Sanhita as well as consumer protection Act...... but if any neglience by the staff is a henious nature, you must oppt criminal action against them other you can go to consumer court for loss and injuries which has been conducted in the way of deficiency in service