India, March 24 -- The superintendent of SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack City was directed on Monday to reply on or before April 2, 2025, in connection with a recent baby swap allegation at the government-run health facility.

"It is directed that the Superintendent of SCB Medical College and Hospital Cuttack shall file a reply by 2nd April, 2025," the bench of Justice Dr. SK Panigrahi said.

This is how the alleged swap occurred Worth mentioning, on February 10, the petitioner's wife was admitted to SCBMCH, in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department for delivery. On the next day, at around 9.00 AM, she gave birth to a female child. At the time of birth, the baby was in good health, crying normally, and showing no si...