The Haryana Human Rights Commission has emphasised the need for a clear, independent and effective appellate mechanism for persons aggrieved by the findings of District Medical Negligence Boards.

The Commission observed that merely having a mechanism at the district level for examining complaints is not sufficient. “If a person is aggrieved by the opinion or findings of a District Medical Negligence Board, an effective remedy must be available to challenge the same before a higher or independent authority,” it said.

Referring to its earlier order, the Commission observed that there is an urgent need for a codified legal framework to regulate such situations.