Archive · 25 May 2025
Allahabad HC Slams Hospital Conditions, Calls It a Mortuary
Imagine a hospital that's supposed to help people get better, but it's not working very well.
That's what the court said about a hospital in Prayagraj.
They said it was like a place for dead people instead of a place to get healthy.
The hospital didn't have important things like water and fans.
Doctors weren't always there.
Some people were trying to trick patients into going to private doctors.
The court wants the hospital to fix these problems.
They ordered the hospital to make sure doctors are present and to stop the brokers.
The court hopes things will get better so that patients can get the care they need.
Allahabad High Court criticized the state of Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital in Prayagraj.
The court described the hospital as a 'mortuary' due to its poor condition.
The court cited inadequate facilities, including lack of basic amenities and doctor absences.
The court noted the presence of brokers allegedly luring patients to private facilities.
The court issued directions to improve hospital conditions and address staff conduct.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court
- What
- The court criticized the state of SRN Hospital, calling it a 'mortuary', and issued directions to improve conditions.
- When
- The court's statements and directions were issued on May 23.
- Where
- Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital, Prayagraj, India.
- Why
- To address the poor condition and inadequate facilities at Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital.
- Hospital in Question
- Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital
- Location
- Prayagraj, India
- Date of Court's Directions
- May 23
- Key Issues
- Inadequate facilities, absent doctors
- Prayagraj Hospital Bed Capacity
- 1750
- Recent Large Event in Prayagraj
- Maha Kumbh