General Medical Council v Kumar

General Medical Council v Kumar

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the absence of prejudice to the defendant, and the need to protect the public, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension for 9 months and award costs to the claimant.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Veeresh Kumar
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Application
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Service by Alternative Method, Costs
Medical Law Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Service by Alternative Method Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Veeresh Kumar

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim order of suspension against the defendant doctor
  2. 2 Whether service by alternative method was valid
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded to the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the absence of prejudice to the defendant, and the need to protect the public, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension for 9 months and award costs to the claimant.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended for 9 months to 19 April 2013
  • Defendant to pay claimant's costs summarily assessed at £2064.50