Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Rights Panel Closes Case, Finds No Medical Negligence
A very premature baby was taken to Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar after being treated at another hospital.
The baby was 29 weeks old and weighed only 650 grams.
Doctors placed the baby in an incubator and gave medicines and injections.
The doctors also watched the baby closely.
Hospital staff told the parents that the baby was in very serious condition.
They said the baby could be moved to a bigger medical centre if the parents wanted.
The baby died on May 31, 2026.
After reviewing the records, health officials and the Commission said the doctors had provided the proper treatment.
The Commission therefore found no medical negligence or human rights violation.
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission closed a suo motu case over a premature baby’s death.
The 29-week-old infant weighed 650 grams and was referred from Asha Hospital to Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar.
Medical records showed the baby was admitted on May 29, placed in an incubator, and continuously monitored.
Officials said the parents were informed of the baby’s critical condition and the option of transferring the infant.
The Commission found no medical negligence or human rights violation and closed the complaint.
- Who
- The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, health officials, doctors, hospital staff, and the parents of the premature baby.
- What
- The Commission closed a suo motu case concerning the death of a 29-week premature baby after finding no medical negligence or human rights violation.
- When
- The baby was admitted on May 29, 2026, died around 7 p.m. on May 31, 2026, and the Commission’s decision was reported on August 29, 2026.
- Where
- Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar, after referral from Asha Hospital.
- Why
- Investigations and medical-record reviews found that appropriate treatment had been provided and found no evidence of negligence.
Initial Allegation
Commission Findings
Cause of death
Initial Allegation
A newspaper report alleged that the premature baby died because of medical negligence.
Commission Findings
The Commission said the medical review found proper treatment and no evidence of negligence.
Availability of specialized care
Initial Allegation
The report raised an allegation concerning the non-availability of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a private hospital in Ulhasnagar.
Commission Findings
The Commission focused on the treatment given at Central Hospital and found that the appropriate line of treatment had been followed.
Responsibility for care
Initial Allegation
The allegations prompted the Commission to take suo motu cognisance and examine whether the baby’s rights had been violated.
Commission Findings
Health officials, two committees, and senior officers concluded that everything reasonably possible had been done, according to the Commission.
- Commission
- Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission
- Patient
- A 29-week premature baby weighing 650 grams
- Admission
- 9:15 p.m. on May 29, 2026
- Treatment
- The baby was placed in an incubator and given medicines and injections while being monitored.
- Death
- Around 7 p.m. on May 31, 2026
- Review
- Dr. Kailash Rathod examined medical records and recorded statements from medical officers and staff.
- Outcome
- No medical negligence or human rights violation was found; the case was closed.