Landmark JudgmentSupreme Court of IndiaIndian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha: medical services as 'service' under consumer lawOn 13 November 1995, a three-judge bench held that medical services rendered for consideration fall within 'service' under the Consumer Protection Act 1986, opening the consumer fora to patients alleging deficiency in treatment.Valkya Editorial·14 Jun 2026·8 min