Kerala High Court judges inspect Thrissur mental health centre, reviews facilities
Judges from the Kerala High Court conducted an inspection of the Government Mental Health Centre in Thrissur to evaluate infrastructure and care standards. This visit is part of a broader judicial review of mental health facilities across the state.
Why it matters
Judicial oversight of public health institutions is critical for ensuring the protection of human rights and the quality of care for vulnerable populations.
Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji of the Kerala High Court on Sunday (July 26, 2026) inspected the Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur, as part of the court’s ongoing scrutiny of mental health-care institutions in the State.
The judges inspected different sections of the centre, reviewed the available facilities, and held discussions with officials on the institution’s functioning.
The judges were accompanied by the amicus curiae appointed by the High Court in a case concerning the condition and infrastructure of the mental health centre, according to officials.
After the visit, Justice Ramachandran told mediapersons that the institution required considerable improvement.
“We will see when the case comes up for consideration. Let the orders come. A lot of things have to be done. Let us see what happens,” he said.
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