Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Examines Chhattisgarh Baby Swap Case, Seeks State Response
A couple in Chhattisgarh says their baby boy was switched with a girl at the hospital.
DNA tests showed only one of the babies was theirs.
They complained, but the High Court didn't help.
Now, they've asked the Supreme Court to step in.
The Supreme Court is looking into it and wants to hear from the government.
They want to know if the hospital's actions were investigated properly, especially if the parents initially had a boy and a girl.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a baby swap case in Chhattisgarh.
Usha Singh filed a plea challenging the High Court's decision.
The High Court had dismissed a plea regarding the alleged baby swap.
A DNA test confirmed a baby swap had occurred.
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Chhattisgarh government.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Usha Singh, Chhattisgarh government
- What
- Supreme Court to examine a plea regarding a baby swap.
- When
- January 2024
- Where
- Chhattisgarh hospital
- Why
- To review the High Court's decision and investigate the alleged baby swap.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Parties Involved
- Usha Singh, Chhattisgarh government
- Incident Location
- Chhattisgarh hospital
- Allegation
- Baby swap
- Outcome
- High Court dismissed the plea
