Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre (Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust – LKMMT) strongly refutes the misleading and defamatory allegations currently being circulated through certain social media platforms and digital channels. The hospital states that these claims present an incomplete and distorted account of facts and risk undermining public trust in a reputed charitable healthcare institution. Lilavati Hospital has consistently operated in compliance with applicable statutory norms and remains committed to transparency, ethical governance, and patient welfare.
The matter pertains to Mr. Yogesh Madhukar Chaudhary, a construction labourer who sustained severe injuries in an unfortunate accident involving a reversing cement roller truck, resulting in significant trauma to both his lower limbs. In the emergency near staff took him at Navneet Hi-tech Charitable Hospital at Dahisar on 29th January 2026 where his treatment was carried, after few days it was notices that patient require further surgery which was not possible in that hospital, hence doctor suggested Patient to transferred to Lilavati Hospital for advanced medical care. Upon admission, the patient was immediately attended to by a multidisciplinary medical team and has since been receiving comprehensive treatment in accordance with established clinical protocols. The hospital confirms that treatment is being provided free of cost in keeping with its charitable mandate and regulatory obligations. All necessary emergency and ongoing interventions have been undertaken without delay or denial.
“It has been observed that Mr. Aki Khatib, who describes himself as a social worker, became aware of the case and subsequently met the patient’s relatives. Thereafter, he publicly levelled allegations of impropriety not only in relation to the treatment of Mr. Yogesh Madhukar Chaudhary but also against the hospital and its trustees, without reference to verified medical records or documented facts. He has invoked political affiliation and suggested escalation into legislative forums. He has influence patient to talk negative about the hospital and trustees by giving false promise. This shows that there are credible grounds to believe that Mr. Aki Khatib is acting at the behest of vested anti-Trust elements including Rajesh Mehta, Priti Patil and Parambir Singh against whom we have initiated legal action of siphoning of more than 100 crores of trust funds.” Said permanent trustee Mr. Rajeev Kishore Mehta.
It is made clear that despite all the baseless allegations, the hospital and trust continues to run and manage everything smoothly in the interest of society.
The coordinated negative campaigns targeting Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre highlight the growing vulnerability of premier healthcare institutions to digital misinformation and sensationalism. While these social media "trials" without any proof by certain vested interests cloud the hospital's reputation, they often overlook its decades-long legacy of clinical excellence and its role as a cornerstone of Mumbai's medical infrastructure. By focusing on unverified claims or dramatic allegations these campaigns risk undermining public trust in critical healthcare systems.
However, when reputational harm is engineered through proxies, it becomes necessary to expose the machinery behind the curtain, and the trust has already issued legal notice against for Rs.1,000/- Crores against Mr Aki Khatib, Rajesh Mehta and Parambir Singh & Priti Patil.
The hospital further clarifies that administrative procedures, including documentation and eligibility verification for charitable or government-supported benefits, are standard processes followed uniformly for all applicable patients. These procedures are designed to ensure regulatory compliance and proper allocation of charitable resources and do not interfere with emergency or life-saving treatment. Any suggestion that treatment was withheld, delayed, or conditioned upon financial considerations is categorically denied. Due to patient confidentiality and ethical obligations, the hospital is constrained from disclosing detailed medical records in the public domain.
During the press conference, Ms. Pramila Chaudhary, the patient’s mother from Dhule, addressed the media and place relevant facts on record regarding her son’s medical care said “During the emergency, he was taken to Navneet Hi-tech Charitable Hospital following a traffic accident and he was subsequently brought to Lilavati Hospital for specialized plastic surgical care. In line with medical protocol, Lilavati team sought relevant records and coordinated with the previous treating doctors before admission. Despite incomplete documentation and without insisting on any deposit, my son was admitted on emergency humanitarian grounds on 15/02/2026 and is currently being treated by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Sushil Nhete. Allegations of denial of treatment are categorically incorrect.”
Permanent trustee Mr. Rajeev Kishore Mehta Said “Simultaneously, allegations concerning the ₹1,243 crore financial matter were brought to light by the present management in the interest of transparency and fiduciary responsibility. Let it be placed on record that the issues under investigation relate to actions of certain former trustees and members of the erstwhile administration. On the contrary the said financial misdeed was revealed by the current board of Trustees and several FIRs were registered by the Trust through its permanent Trustee Mr Prashant Meha Himself, showing transparency and seeking action. The Trust is fully cooperating with the Economic Offence Wing of the Mumbai Police. We are awaiting firm investigative action against the principal accused ex-trustees. It is only through their custodial interrogation and scrutiny of the financial trail that complete clarity will emerge — including whether any serving officer, including Dr Neeraj Uttamani, had any involvement whatsoever.”
Lilavati Hospital expresses concern over the selective and unverified dissemination of information on social media, which may create unnecessary panic and reputational harm. The institution remains open to lawful scrutiny and has always cooperated with appropriate authorities wherever required. At the same time, the hospital reserves its right to seek appropriate legal remedies against the spread of false and defamatory statements. Lilavati Hospital remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to all sections of society.
