Punjab & Haryana High Court Criticizes States for Failing to Implement MHA Guidelines

The Punjab & Haryana High Court (PHHC) issued a stern statement today, accusing the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh of neglecting to enforce the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHA) guidelines. The court highlighted that the states have failed to adopt the national health policy directives, which are designed to improve public health infrastructure and service delivery. PHHC warned that continued non‑compliance could lead to further legal scrutiny and potential penalties for the state administrations. The ruling comes amid growing concerns over the uneven implementation of health reforms across northern India.