<prompt> A person undergone appendisectomy. On post op day 10 he died, postmortem patholigst found gossypiboma. It is a case of -HomicideSuicideCriminal negligenceNone of the above  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Criminal negligence o A gossypiboma textilomaor cottonoid refers to a foreign object, such as a mass of cotton matrix or a sponge, that is left behind in a body cavity during an operation. It is an uncommon surgical complication,o Leaving a piece of gauze piece or abdominal sponge in the body is an act of criminal negligence. In such cases Resp Ipsa Loquitarfact speaks for itself applies. Generally the innocence of doctor is assumed and patient has to establish the guilt. However, it is not required to prove negligence in case where doctrine of resp ipsa loquitar applies; rather the doctor has to defend himself,o Medical negligence act is covered under IPC Sec 304-A IPC.o Sec 304 A IPC pertains to Causing death by negligence. It is punishable up to 2 years. It is applied, usually, in any case of death due to a rash and negligent act, e.g. death caused by rash driving. 