The judgment in Tosh v Gupta is a stark reminder of what happens when an expert steps outside CPR 35 and forgets that the overriding duty is to the court, not to the instructing party.

Eye Bleed and NAI In Family Court proceedings, few moments are as important as identifying when the clinical evidence does not align with the history provided. In cases of suspected abusive head trauma, the ophthalmologist is often the first specialist to recognise this gap. This brief insight explains why ophthalmic evidence is crucial under the Family Procedure Rules Part 25 and how it can guide the court when the reported mechanism appears inconsistent. 1. Retinal Findings