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Legal Action Against Fake Doctor After Patient's Death in Indore

In a troubling case from Indore, a year after the death of a 41-year-old patient due to alleged malpractice, authorities have filed charges against a purported fake doctor. The complaint, lodged by the patient's wife, revealed that the doctor operated an unregistered clinic and lacked proper medical qualifications. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding medical practices in the area. The health department's investigation has led to legal action under relevant medical laws, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance in healthcare. Read on to learn more about this alarming situation and its implications for public health.
By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 22, 2025, 11:17 IST

Investigation Launched Following Patient's Demise

In Indore, over a year after the death of a 41-year-old patient suffering from a high fever, authorities have initiated legal proceedings against an alleged fraudulent allopathic doctor. Health department officials provided this update on Friday.


Dr. Madhav Prasad Hasani, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), reported that a local resident, Aarti Palwar, lodged a complaint during a public hearing session where citizens can voice their grievances to the district administration. She claimed that her husband, Shyam Palwar, passed away on May 22, 2024, due to treatment provided by the purported fake doctor, Pradeep Patel.

According to the CMHO, the investigation revealed that Patel's clinic in the Hawa Bangla area was not registered in accordance with regulations, and he lacked any legitimate qualifications to practice allopathic medicine.


Hasani stated that based on the investigation report, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Patel under the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council Act of 1987 and the Madhya Pradesh Medical Educational Institutions (Regulation) Act of 1973.


Dr. Ajay Gupta, a medical officer from the health department, mentioned that the complainant indicated her husband had visited Patel's clinic for treatment of a severe fever. He noted that Patel operated this clinic alongside a medical store and that the investigation uncovered his qualifications in pharmacy and electro-homeopathy.