Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Chandigarh Court Awards Rs 1.3 Lakh to Doctor
A doctor in Chandigarh, India, was awarded Rs 1.3 lakh by the court after she was bitten by her neighbor's dog in 2020.
The doctor had to undergo plastic surgery due to the severe injuries.
The court found the dog owners negligent and in violation of local pet laws.
The doctor claimed she spent Rs 30,000 on medical treatment and sought compensation for her physical and emotional suffering.
The dog owners denied the allegations, saying the injury was caused by a fall.
The court, however, ruled in favor of the doctor after examining evidence and witness testimonies.
Dr. Bhumika Gupta was awarded Rs 1.3 lakh by the Chandigarh District Court for injuries sustained from a dog bite.
The incident occurred on January 18, 2020, when Dr. Gupta was attacked by her neighbor's dog on the terrace of their residential building.
The court found the dog owners, Divya and Manpal Setia, negligent and in violation of municipal pet bylaws.
Dr. Gupta underwent emergency plastic surgery and anti-rabies treatment, incurring medical expenses of Rs 30,000.
The court awarded Rs 1 lakh for reputational, economical, mental, and social loss in addition to medical expenses.
- Who
- Dr. Bhumika Gupta (plaintiff) and Divya and Manpal Setia (defendants)
- What
- Award of compensation for injuries caused by a dog bite
- When
- Incident on January 18, 2020; Judgment on November 29, 2023
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- Negligence and violation of municipal pet bylaws by the dog owners
- Plaintiff
- Dr. Bhumika Gupta
- Defendants
- Divya and Manpal Setia
- Incident Date
- January 18, 2020
- Compensation Awarded
- Rs 1.3 lakh
- Medical Expenses
- Rs 30,000
- Damages for Loss
- Rs 1 lakh
- Municipal Violation
- Keeping more than permissible number of dogs