Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Court Orders Compensation After Dog-Contaminated School Meal
A court in Chhattisgarh, India, told the government to give money to 84 students.
These students ate lunch that a dog had touched.
The school told the cooks not to serve it, but they did anyway.
The government has to pay the students money because the court said the government did not make sure the food was safe.
The cooks are no longer preparing the meals.
Chhattisgarh High Court ordered the government to compensate 84 students.
Students consumed mid-day meals contaminated by a dog at a government school.
The incident occurred in Lachchhanpur village, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district.
The court cited government negligence in the incident.
The self-help group preparing the meals was removed and school staff were suspended.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh High Court, the state government, and the students.
- What
- The Chhattisgarh High Court ordered compensation for students who consumed dog-contaminated mid-day meals.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 28 and the court order was issued later.
- Where
- A government school in Lachchhanpur village, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- Due to negligence regarding a mid-day meal contaminated by a dog.
Government's Position
Court's Ruling
Compensation Justification
Government's Position
The government argued against compensation, as students received anti-rabies vaccines and were deemed fit.
Court's Ruling
The court held the state accountable and mandated compensation, highlighting negligence.
- Compensation Amount
- ₹25,000 per student
- Number of Students
- 84
- Location
- Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh
- School Type
- Government Middle School
- Incident Date
- July 28
Sources
Pay Rs 25,000 Each To Students Served Meals Soiled By Dog: Court To Chhattisgarh
Students fed midday meal licked by dog, Chhattisgarh High Court orders state to pay damages
Chhattisgarh HC Orders Rs 25,000 Compensation For Students Who Ate Dog-Soiled Mid-Day Meals
Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation
Chhattisgarh HC Orders Rs 25,000 Each for 84 Students Served Dog-Soiled Mid-Day Meal
Chhattisgarh ordered to pay Rs 25,000 to students given mid-day meal licked by dog
