In re: Deaths of infants at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)

Updates

1. News16 Oct 2026

   Justice league: Telangana HC directs State govt to file affidavit over infants’ death at RIMS

   State directed to file affidavit on RIMS fireThe Telangana High Court has directed the state government to file an affidavit detailing measures taken to prevent

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court ordered the government to submit a formal written statement regarding infant deaths.

   Who:

   The Telangana High Court is the court and the State government is the public agency.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Telangana and the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences.

   Why:

   The court requires this statement to address the deaths of infants at the medical institute.

   What it means:

   The state government must now provide written information to the court for its review.

   The New Indian Express
2. News15 Oct 2026

   File affidavit over infants’ death at RIMS: HC to government

   Telangana HC orders government affidavit detailing steps to upgrade hospital infrastructure after RIMS fire tragedy killing five infants.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered the government to submit a formal written statement regarding infant deaths.

   Who:

   The Telangana High Court is the court overseeing the matter involving the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The case is being handled in the state of Telangana.

   Why:

   The court requires a formal explanation from the government concerning the deaths of infants at the institute.

   What it means:

   The government must now provide a sworn document to the court to address the situation.

   The Hindu