Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Delhi HC Orders Nursing Staff Recruitment For Delhi Hospitals
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi government to hire nurses and other healthcare workers in hospitals.
The court said that this is very important for making hospitals run well.
The court wants the hiring to start as soon as the exam results are known.
The court is also looking into why some hospitals are not finished and wants a plan for special care hospitals.
The court has been involved in this issue since 2017, after a committee found problems with hospital staffing and facilities.
Delhi High Court ordered recruitment of nursing officers and para-medical staff.
The court deemed the recruitment 'absolutely crucial' for health management.
Recruitment should proceed after exam results and necessary formalities are complete.
The Delhi government's Health Department secretary must join the proceedings.
The court expressed concerns over stalled hospital projects and palliative care.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court.
- What
- The Delhi High Court ordered the recruitment of nursing officers and para-medical staff.
- When
- The order was issued on August 8th.
- Where
- In Delhi hospitals.
- Why
- The court deemed the recruitment crucial for health management.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Subject
- Recruitment of nursing and para-medical staff
- Order
- Recruitment to be undertaken without impediment
- Involved Parties
- Delhi government, AIIMS director
- Case Origin
- Suo motu case in 2017