Women In Mental Care Institutions Facing Cruelties; Supreme Court Expresses 'Serious Concern'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that it was a 'serious concern' that women who are institutionalised in various mental health institutions across the country face several indignities and violation of human rights. A Bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, Vikram Nath and Hima Kohli was adjudicating upon a plea moved by Advocate Gaurav Bansal highlighting the deplorable condition of...