Archive · 23 Sep 2025
NHRC Demands Report on Delhi Newborn Death at IHBAS
A baby died at a Delhi hospital (IHBAS) because the hospital didn't have the right equipment for childbirth.
The mother was admitted under a court order.
The baby was born in the washroom.
Hospital staff took time to find the right tools.
The NHRC, a group that protects people's rights, is now looking into what happened.
They've asked the government in Delhi to give them a detailed report within two weeks about the baby's death.
The NHRC is concerned because this might mean the hospital didn't take good care of the mother and baby.
NHRC took notice of a report regarding a newborn's death at IHBAS, Delhi.
The mother was admitted at IHBAS under a court order.
The baby was born in the washroom of the institute.
Hospital staff allegedly lacked necessary facilities to save the infant.
NHRC issued notice to the Chief Secretary of Delhi for a report within two weeks.
- Who
- NHRC and Chief Secretary of Delhi
- What
- NHRC has issued a notice regarding the death of a newborn due to lack of facilities at IHBAS.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 7, 2025, with the NHRC taking action on Tuesday.
- Where
- IHBAS, Delhi
- Why
- NHRC cited the death of a newborn due to lack of facilities and potential human rights violations.
- Event
- Newborn death due to lack of facilities
- Location
- IHBAS, Delhi
- Involved
- NHRC, Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Cause
- Lack of facilities after delivery
- Action
- NHRC issued notice for a report
- Deadline
- Two weeks