₹20 Lakh Fee For Mental Health Admission Excessive, Authorities Must Reconsider Policy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over the ₹20 lakh security deposit charged for admission to a mental health facility in Chandigarh. The court stated that the high deposit amount could deprive many deserving mental health patients of access to necessary care, particularly those with limited financial resources. Court Questions Steep Fee Structure in Mental Health Facility The case arose from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…