High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode
Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates’ rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined
Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji of the Kerala High Court visited the Government Mental Health Centre in Kuthiravattom, Kozhikode, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Sources indicate they examined the basic facilities, inmate rights, staff concerns, and alleged doctor shortages. Accompanied by amicus curiae Ramkumar Nambiar, the judges also assessed cell conditions and equipment at the facility.
Additional officials from the Health department, police, and district administration joined the team. The judges had previously toured mental health facilities in Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur.
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