On Thursday, Advocate S Selvakumari experienced a distressing encounter with a group of monkeys while entering the Supreme Court premises through Gate No G, located near the top court museum. The unexpected attack left her with a bite wound on her right thigh.
Lack of Immediate Medical Assistance
Selvakumari immediately sought help at the Supreme Court’s first aid clinic, only to find it closed for renovation. “I tried to enter the Supreme Court and one of the monkeys bit my thigh. There was no one to save me also outside the gate area. No one was stationed,” she told Bar and Bench. With no immediate medical aid available, Selvakumari was directed to the polyclinic near the Registrar’s Court, where she found no medications or first aid supplies.
Extended Medical Care Required
Following the initial treatment, Selvakumari was advised to visit Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital for further care. She also received a tetanus injection at the Delhi High Court dispensary. At RML Hospital, she was administered additional injections and has since experienced fever and mental trauma.
Selvakumari expressed frustration over the lack of basic medical provisions and security measures at the Supreme Court gates. “They should have at least the bare minimum of medicines. No one to ward off the monkeys also at the gate or save from such incident,” she said.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the preparedness and safety measures in place at high-profile locations like the Supreme Court.
