Gone are days when the 'Doctor Babu' was revered and cases of medical malpractice were virtually unheard of. The scenario has changed, a growing awareness has led to people increasingly filing 'Medical Malpractice and Negligence' suits against Doctors and Hospitals. The population of a developing country like India relies largely on government hospitals and institutions for medical care. Private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics have mushroomed in every nook and corner of the country.