Contractual hiring? Not good enough, says the court. Doctors, nurses, even ward boys are missing in action. Patients wait for hours. Critical care delays. The system’s creaking; and the court’s not letting the government off the hook. They want permanent solutions, not quick bandaids. Why? Because temporary staff can’t build long-term trust, safety, or efficiency in healthcare. This isn’t just about filling seats; it’s about saving lives. And right now, Delhi’s hospitals are falling short. The real question: if the courts have to step in to fix staffing, how deep does the rot go?