Kerala HC judges inspect Thrissur mental health centre

Kerala High Court judges on Sunday visited the Government Mental Health Centre at Aranattukara in Thrissur to review the facilities and overall conditions at the institution, officials said.

Justices Devan Ramachandran and Basant Balaji inspected various sections of the hospital and interacted with officials during the visit.

Officials said the judges were accompanied by the amicus curiae appointed by the High Court in connection with a case relating to the condition of the mental health centre.

Speaking to people, including reporters gathered at the institution, Justice Ramachandran said substantial improvements were required.

“We will see when the case is considered. Let the orders come. A lot of things have to be done. Let us see what happens,” he said.

Officials said the High Court judges have been visiting mental health institutions across the state as part of the cases concerning their functioning and infrastructure.

On July 18, the judges visited the Government Mental Health Centre at Peroorkada in Thiruvananthapuram.

Following that inspection, the High Court expressed concern over the condition of the institution and called for immediate steps to improve the facilities.