36/Dated: 22.08.2025 Tarlok Singh Chauhan, C.J.(Oral)

1. “Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink” – this line, originally from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, seems to aptly describe the current state of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi, a supposed premier hospital in the region.

2. Despite being one of the leading medical institutions in Jharkhand, RIMS is facing an unfortunate decline in both infrastructure and basic amenities. The hospital, intended to provide top-tier healthcare to the masses, is grappling with issues that question its ability to function effectively. Among the most concerning problems is the severe lack of clean and safe drinking water, a fundamental necessity for any medical facility. Despite the abundance of water around, such as in tanks or pipes, there is often no access to potable water for patients and s