Time to clear encroachments: Jharkhand High Court orders removal of encroachments at RIMS; 72-hour ultimatum set for compliance

In a decisive move, the Jharkhand High Court has mandated that the district authorities and police remove all encroachments from Rims Hospital within a strict deadline of 72 hours, threatening contempt charges for non-compliance. During a public interest litigation hearing, the court also highlighted ongoing staff shortages and raised concerns regarding doctors engaging in private practice.