Archive · 24 May 2025
Court Ends Rajendra Hospital Power Outage Case After Review
Imagine a hospital having trouble with its lights going out.
Someone sued the hospital to fix it.
The hospital promised to get backup power.
Even after backup was promised the lights still went out.
The court asked the hospital what was going on.
The hospital explained they installed backup systems.
They also said the power company wasn't the problem.
The court was satisfied with the explanation.
The court decided the case was over, but said the person who sued could sue again if the lights go out again.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of a PIL regarding power outages at Rajendra Hospital.
The PIL was filed by advocate Sunaina due to recurring power failures affecting critical hospital areas.
The court reviewed compliance affidavits from government officials regarding switchover system installations.
The Chief Secretary confirmed the installation of automatic switchover systems and administrative steps.
The MD, PSPCL, stated no disruption occurred in the primary power supply, suggesting hospital-level issues.
- Who
- The petitioner was advocate Sunaina and the respondents were government officials and PSPCL.
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation concerning power outages at Rajendra Hospital.
- When
- The revival application was filed after a power failure on April 15.
- Where
- Rajendra Hospital, Patiala
- Why
- The court reviewed compliance measures taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply after repeated outages.
Petitioner's Concerns
Government's Response
Power Outages
Petitioner's Concerns
Petitioner called the recurring outages an "administrative failure" and warned of risks.
Government's Response
Court found the government's measures and undertakings to be satisfactory.
- Hospital
- Rajendra Hospital, Patiala
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Petitioner
- Advocate Sunaina
- Original Disposal Date
- February 25, 2025
- Affidavit Submission Date
- May 21