Mumbai: Human Rights Commission Closes Suo Motu Case Over Death Of 29-Week Premature Baby At Ulhasnagar Central Hospital, Finds No Medical Negligence

Mumbai, August 29, 2026: The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has concluded a suo motu investigation into the death of a 29-week premature baby at Ulhasnagar Central Hospital and found no evidence of medical negligence. The Commission had received a newspaper report alleging the infant's death was due to a lack of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital.

Complaint Reviewed Thoroughly The Commission appointed Dr. Kailash Rathod to examine the matter and found that proper medical treatment was provided to the infant. The Dy. Director of Health Services, Thane, confirmed that he personally reviewed the records and found no indication of medical negligence. The baby, weighing just 650 grams, was transferred to Central Hospital from Asha Hospital by ambulance.

After admission at 9:15 pm on May 29, 2026, the infant was placed in an incubator and received continuous medical care. Parents Informed Parents were informed of the child's critical condition and advised to consider transferring the baby to a higher medical center if they desired. Despite the infant's extreme prematurity and low birth weight, doctors monitored the baby and administered various treatments.

The final outcome was tragic, with the baby passing away at around 7 pm on May 31, 2026. No Violation Found Commission's findings align with those of two other committees and senior officers overseeing the health institutions. Based on these expert opinions, the Commission determined that no human rights violations occurred and closed the case.