Under which Section of IPC, Professional Negligence is often invoked against medical professionals in cases alleging professional negligence?
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Professional negligence (medical negligence, legal malpractice etc.) is often invoked under Section 304A IPC, which deals with causing death by negligence. The section doesn't require criminal intent — rash or negligent conduct causing death suffices.