Delay in Recruitment to Specialised Medical Posts, Especially in Mental Healthcare, Causes Prejudice to Public: Chhattisgarh High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay in recruitment for specialized posts in mental healthcare, particularly MD Psychiatrist positions. The delay was highlighted as causing prejudice to citizens who rely on timely mental health services. Bench Hearing and Background of the Case A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…