Key Takeaways (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
- The criminal justice system fails when medical negligence and police apathy collude, as exemplified by Mahima Maurya’s case.
- Medical negligence occurred due to a doctor’s failure to order an X-ray, which hid critical evidence of injury.
- Police investigation diluted charges, filing a weaker charge sheet that ignored the grievous nature of the injury.
- This case highlights systemic human rights violations against a vulnerable victim and institutional corruption.
- Accountability demands upgraded charges, medical board responsibility, and a fair trial for all named offenders.
Institutional Collusion: When Medical Negligence and Police Apathy Subvert Justice
The integrity of the criminal justice system relies on two pillars: accurate medical reporting and honest police investigation. However, when these two systems collude to ignore scientific facts, they grossly violate human rights. Cases involving Medical Negligence & Police Apathy highlight how such failures can devastate victims and undermine justice. Moreover, the case of Mahima Maurya (NCR No. 104/2024) serves as a chilling example of how offenders use administrative irregularities to protect themselves and silence victims.
1. The “X-Ray Gap”: A Calculated Act of Negligence (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
On September 14, 2024, following a brutal assault, the victim was taken to CHC Vindhyachal for a medical examination. The examining doctor recorded a Contused Lacerated Wound (CLW) specifically in the “thenar” area (the base of the thumb).
Despite visible trauma to a critical joint, the medical officer failed to order an X-ray, labeling the injury as “simple” based on a superficial visual inspection. 4This failure was not a mere oversight; it was a procedural irregularity that effectively “erased” the evidence of a bone fracture from the primary police record.
2. Scientific Truth vs. Administrative Denial (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
Scientific reality cannot be suppressed indefinitely. Six days later, a Digital X-ray conducted at Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital, Prayagraj, confirmed a “Fracture at the base of the 1st metacarpal bone”. 6666
Legally, a bone fracture is classified as “Grievous Hurt.” However, the Mirzapur Medical Board’s report dated September 15, 2025, shows bias to protect the original mistake. They claimed the cause of the fracture was “unknown,” intentionally overlooking the CHC report that documented a wound in the same spot on the day of the assault. This kind of evasive reasoning exemplifies institutional corruption, where one department shields another from accountability.
3. Police Collusion and the Dilution of Charges
The police investigation followed the biased lead of the medical board. Despite having the Prayagraj X-ray report in their possession, the Investigating Officer filed a Charge Sheet (No. Nil/2025) under weak sections:
- Section 115(2) BNS: Voluntarily causing hurt (Simple). 10101010
- Section 352 BNS: Assault or criminal force. 11111111
By refusing to upgrade the charges to “Grievous Hurt,” the police significantly lowered the legal consequences for the accused. 12Furthermore, the deliberate exclusion of a named female accused, Saroja Devi, from the charge sheet points toward a biased and incomplete investigation. 131313
4. Human Rights Implications: The Vulnerable Victim
This case highlights a systemic violation of human rights. A victim from a vulnerable section of society is denied justice because:
- The State failed its duty to provide a competent medical exam on day one. 14141414
- Accountable officers ignored scientific proof to maintain a false “simple injury” narrative. 15151515
- The victim fights against not just the offenders, but also the very institutions (Police and Medical Board) that are meant to protect her.
Conclusion: The Path to Accountability
The core issue here is not a lack of evidence, but the refusal to acknowledge it. For justice to be served, the authorities must:
- Upgrade the charges to reflect the radiological fact of a fracture; consequently, this will ensure proper billing and accurate medical documentation. 17
- Hold the Medical Board and the CHC doctor accountable for partiality and, consequently, professional negligence.
- Ensure a fair trial by including all named offenders in the judicial process. 19
The key takeaway from the documents provided is that there is a direct conflict between the clinical findings of the local authorities and the scientific evidence from a specialist hospital; therefore, you are challenging this as a violation of human rights and institutional corruption.
1. The Undeniable Medical Evidence
- The Fracture: A Digital X-ray from Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital (20/09/2024) confirms that doctors see a “Fracture at the base of the 1st metacarpal bone” (thumb).
- The Initial Wound: The CHC Vindhyachal report from the day of the assault (14/09/2024) proves a CLW (wound) existed in the exact same thenar/thumb area
- Legal Classification: Under Indian law, the authorities categorize a bone fracture as “Grievous Hurt,” yet the police charge the accused with “Simple Hurt” under Section 115(2) BNS.
2. Institutional Irregularity and Partiality
- Medical Negligence: The CHC doctor failed to order an X-ray on day one despite a visible wound in a joint area, which prevented the fracture from being recorded immediately
- Medical Board Bias: The Mirzapur Medical Board report (15/09/2025) claims, therefore, the origin of the fracture is “unknown,” effectively using the initial doctor’s failure as a reason to ignore the physical reality of the injury 5.
- Police Collusion: The police have filed a Charge Sheet (No. Nil/2025) that deliberately excludes the grievous nature of the injury and also excludes one named accused, Saroja Devi666666666.
3. Corruption and Human Rights Violations
- Suppression of Truth: The core issue involves systematically suppressing a radiologically proven fact (the fracture) to minimize the criminal liability of the offenders.
- Abuse of Power: The administrative machinery (Police and Medical Board) is appearing to protect its own past errors rather than facilitating justice for a vulnerable victim.
4. Final Legal Status (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
- Consequently, the authorities disposed of the RTI Appeal on 29/12/2025, providing you with the certified copies of the Charge Sheet and medical reports you need for court 7.
- Furthermore, you have officially submitted a comprehensive representation (28/12/2025) to the Chief Minister, UPHRC, and NHRC, documenting these irregularities and, consequently, demanding accountability.
Would you like me to draft a “Protest Petition” for the CJM Court to formally challenge the “Simple Hurt” charges?
To ensure that all accountable authorities track and address your representation, we provide the verified contact details based on the official hierarchy of the Uttar Pradesh Government and Human Rights Commissions.
1. Human Rights & High-Level Government (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
| Authority | Email Address | Mobile / Phone | Web Portal / Link |
| National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | covcompl@nic.in 1 | 011-24651330 | hrcnet.nic.in |
| U.P. Human Rights Commission (UPHRC) | uphrc@nic.in 2 | 0522-2726743 | uphrc.up.nic.in |
| CM Helpline / IGRS Portal | cmhelpline-up@gov.in | 1076 (Helpline) | jansunwai.up.nic.in |
| Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) | cmup@nic.in | 0522-2239229 | up.gov.in |
2. Police Administration (Mirzapur & State) (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
| Authority | Email Address | Mobile / Phone | Web Link |
| DGP, Uttar Pradesh | dgpup@nic.in | 0522-2206104 | uppolice.gov.in |
| ADG Law & Order, UP | adgloup@nic.in | 0522-2206174 | uppolice.gov.in |
| IG Range, Mirzapur | igrmz-up@nic.in | 9454400147 | mirzapurpolice.up.gov.in |
| SP, Mirzapur | spmzp-up@nic.in 3 | 9454400298 44 | mirzapur.nic.in |
| ASP Operation / PIO | aspopmzp@gmail.com 5 | 7007941679 6 | mirzapur.nic.in |
3. Medical & Health Administration (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
| Authority | Email Address | Mobile / Phone | Web Link |
| DGMH, Uttar Pradesh | dgmhup@nic.in | 0522-2237498 | dgmhup.gov.in |
| AD Health (Varanasi Division) | adhealthvns@gmail.com | 0542-2503204 | uphealth.up.nic.in |
| CMO, Mirzapur | cmomzp@gmail.com | 05442-252324 | mirzapur.nic.in |
4. Judicial Authorities (District Court)
| Authority | Email Address | Phone | Web Link |
| District Court, Mirzapur | dcmir@allahabadhighcourt.in | 05442-252346 | districts.ecourts.gov.in/mirzapur |
Submission Guidance (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
- For NHRC/UPHRC: Since you already have Diary Number 4672/IN/20248, always mention it in the subject line of your emails to ensure they link your new evidence (the fracture report) to the existing file.
- For the District Court: The email is primarily for administrative grievances or RTI appeals. Consequently, for judicial matters like your Protest Petition, you must file a physical copy through a lawyer in the CJM Court. (Medical Negligence & Police Apathy)
- IGRS Submission: I strongly recommend uploading your combined PDF (containing the Sapru Hospital X-ray and the biased Medical Board report) to the Jansunwai (IGRS) portal immediately. Therefore, this is the most effective way to trigger a mandatory investigation by the SP and CMO offices.


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