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An architect is a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction. Indian law recognises an architect when their name and other personal details have been provided in the Register of Architects maintained by the Council of Architecture. Once their name is listed in the Register of Architects, they are allowed to pursue his profession. Thus, a name entry in this register works as a proof of a qualified architect. There are certain ways to get a name registered, depending on the foreign or Indian qualification one may possess.(( Article 25(a), Architects Act, 1972))
- For Indian qualification, a Bachelor Degree of Architecture awarded by Indian Universities, National Diploma in Architecture, Degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) awarded by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Membership of the Indian Institute of Architects, etc., will be considered as a qualification.(( Schedule, Architects Act, https://www.coa.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=2&sublinkid=121&lid=135))
- For foreign qualifications recognized by the Indian government, different degrees from various countries such as UK, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, etc., are accepted. The list can be accessed here.
- An Indian citizen who has no qualification certificate can get registered if they have been engaged in the profession for at least five years, after which Central government can consider their application for registration.(( Article 25(b), Architects Act, 1972))
- A person can also get registered if they possess any other recognised qualification under the legal rules which may be made by the Central government under the Architects Act.(( Article 25(c), Architects Act, 1972))
A K
July 21, 2026
*From:*
*A***** Ku*****
Husband of Patient: *R**** Kumar*
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am filing this formal complaint against *B H and Multispeciality Hospital* regarding gross medical negligence and “laparwahi” during my wife’s delivery which resulted in the death of our first child.
*Incident Summary:*
My wife *Ragini Kumari* was admitted under Dr. Kriti Bhartiya, Dr. Sonika and Dr. Meenu for delivery.
1. *On 8th July 2026*, we were advised to wait till 15th July for normal delivery and were asked to get an ultrasound on *13th July*.
2. *On 13th July morning*, my wife felt no baby movement. We checked baby’s heart rate at a nearby dispensary and it was normal. We informed Dr. S*****. She advised us to go to Batra Hospital immediately for CTG and said if movement is not felt, come on priority as it may be serious.
3. *We reached hospital at around 11:00 PM on 13th July*. CTG was done and heart rate was found normal.
4. *I requested for an ultrasound* to check baby condition as movement was not felt. Staff said “ultrasound is not done at night” and did not perform it.
5. *Despite knowing about no movement*, no senior doctor was available. Dr. K***** did not come to the hospital the whole night even after being informed of the serious situation. My wife was only kept under observation.
6. *At 5:30 AM*, baby’s heartbeat was not visible on CTG.
7. *At 6:00 AM*, Dr. K***** came and took my wife for ultrasound. After ultrasound she declared that *the baby had died in womb due to low amniotic fluid*.
8. *During surgery*, we were told the baby had passed meconium in the womb and could not be saved.
*My Grievances:*
1. *No ultrasound was done at the time of admission at night* despite no fetal movement and clear risk. Why was delivery decided without ultrasound?
2. *No senior doctor available in emergency at night*. If Dr. K had come at night when CTG was normal, my baby could have been saved.
3. *On call, Dr. K herself admitted mistake* – that ultrasound should have been done on 8th July as per her verbal instruction, but written on prescription for 13th July.
4. *Reports denied at discharge*. We asked for CTG reports and ultrasound report done in morning. We were told CTG will be given only from TPA dept and “ultrasound report was not created”.
5. *Full payment has been made to the hospital*.
6.Post-delivery denial of medical care: Even after this tragic incident, when we revisited the hospital because my wife, R Kumari, was suffering from severe breast pain following delivery, Dr. K initially refused to examine or treat her. It was only after I approached the Chairman, Mr. P B, and requested his intervention that Dr. Kragreed to examine my wife. This conduct reflects a lack of professional responsibility and compassion towards a patient requiring post-delivery
This negligence has caused us immense mental trauma. We have lost our first child and our dream.
*I request you to:*
1. Conduct an immediate inquiry into the conduct of Dr. K and the night staff.
2. Provide us all medical records – CTG reports, ultrasound report, delivery notes, and cause of death report.
3. Take strict action against the hospital and doctors for negligence.
4. Ensure such incidents do not happen to any other family.