Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh HC Orders Compensation in Mid-Day Meal Contamination
In Chhattisgarh, some school kids got sick because their lunch had been touched by stray dogs.
The High Court got involved because it's super important to keep kids safe.
The court made the government pay money to each of the kids who got sick.
They also ordered that all the kids get shots to protect them from rabies.
The court wants to make sure this never happens again and that the government keeps a close eye on the food to make sure it's safe for everyone.
Chhattisgarh High Court orders compensation for students after mid-day meal contamination.
84 students affected after consuming food licked by stray dogs in Balodabazar district.
The court directed Rs 25,000 compensation to each affected child within one month.
Mandatory anti-rabies vaccination ordered for the affected students.
Court emphasized the state's duty to ensure the health and dignity of schoolchildren.
- Who
- The Chhattisgarh High Court, affected schoolchildren, and the state government.
- What
- The Chhattisgarh High Court directed compensation and vaccinations after children were served contaminated mid-day meals.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 28th, the court order was issued recently.
- Where
- At a government middle school in Lachhanpur village, Palari block, Balodabazar district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The court intervened to address the health and safety concerns of schoolchildren after they consumed contaminated food.
- Court
- Chhattisgarh High Court
- Location
- Lachhanpur village, Palari block, Balodabazar district, Chhattisgarh
- Incident Date
- July 28
- Affected Students
- 84
- Compensation
- Rs 25,000 per child
- Vaccination
- Mandatory anti-rabies for all affected children