Kerala High Court criticised a poorly drafted PIL over the Kottayam hospital collapse and framed key questions under the Clinical Establishments Act. The Court directed the State to submit a detailed affidavit on rules, inspections, and hospital standards.
Today, On 27th March, The Bombay High Court set up an expert committee to investigate recent deaths in Maharashtra hospitals. The committee will visit government hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to assess their infrastructure and medical facilities. This move follows concerns over hospital conditions and patient care. The court aims to ensure necessary improvements and accountability in the healthcare system.
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to provide detailed information on budgetary allocations for medical infrastructure and staffing vacancies in government hospitals. This comes in response to concerns over increased deaths at hospitals due to underfunding and unfilled positions. A hearing is set for January 29.
The Delhi High Court, addressing challenges in government hospital infrastructure, proposes a committee of doctors to assess and improve healthcare facilities. With concerns over vacant medical positions and discrepancies in reported data, the court emphasizes the need for transparency and accurate reporting. The intervention underscores the court’s proactive efforts to address healthcare gaps in the city.
