At a packed auditorium at the University College of Medical Sciences, the former chief justice delivered a scathing critique of the health system, noting that many physicians endure 36‑48‑hour shifts without respite.
He recounted a personal tragedy: a doctor from Noida who visited his daughter in Delhi succumbed to an accidental overdose, a stark reminder that caregivers often neglect their own well‑being.
Chandrachud warned that the nation’s protests over diverse issues are draining institutional strength, arguing that democracy hinges on robust public and private bodies.
The former CJI urged lawmakers to draft immediate policies safeguarding doctors’ mental health, pledging to present a detailed proposal to the Ministry of Health at the next parliamentary session.