Kerala HC judges inspect Thrissur mental health centre, review facilities
Last Updated:July 26, 2026, 16:30 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Thrissur (Kerala), Jul 26 (PTI) Kerala High Court judges on Sunday visited the Government Mental Health Centre at Aranattukara here. . .
Last Updated:July 26, 2026, 16:30 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Thrissur (Kerala), Jul 26 (PTI) Kerala High Court judges on Sunday visited the Government Mental Health Centre at Aranattukara here 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. Recommended StoriesOfficials 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. PTI TBA TBA KH(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed -PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismFirst Published:July 26, 2026, 16:30 ISTNewsagency-feedsKerala HC judges inspect Thrissur mental health centre, review facilitiesDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More