Bombay High Court Condemns "Horrific" Infant Malnutrition Deaths in Maharashtra's Tribal Regions

Nov 12, 2025 10:22 pm CST

The Bombay High Court has sharply criticized Maharashtra's government for its "extremely casual" approach to addressing the malnutrition crisis in Melghat's tribal areas, where 65 infants have died since June 2025. The court has ordered four principal secretaries to appear before it and explain what measures have been implemented to resolve this ongoing public health emergency affecting vulnerable communities.