Even as the state announces plans to crack down on illegal medical practices, serious gaps in enforcement have come to light in Mumbai. Trident Hospital in Charkop, Kandivli West, continues to operate despite allegedly lacking mandatory permissions. Documents obtained through an RTI application reveal that the facility is functioning without required approvals, raising concerns over regulatory oversight and patient safety. Shravan Rajpurohit, who filed the complaint, sought details about the hospital’s official status and authorised bed capacity while also seeking immediate closure of the hospital. Responding to the RTI which was filed in October 2024, the BMC’s Public Health Department stated that Trident Hospital is not registered with the civic body. 

In Mumbai, hospitals are required to obtain registration from the BMC and comply with relevant laws for running a hospital.