Chhattisgarh: 25 Children Compensated, 3 Teachers Suspended in Mid-Day Meal Case

• Chhattisgarh High Court took suo motu cognizance of children falling ill due to contaminated mid-day meals in Bilaspur.
• 25 children's families received 5,000 rupees each in compensation, distributed on January 19, 2026.
• Three teachers were suspended after an investigation revealed contaminated food was served.
• The court directed the implementation of a Central Kitchen System and child-friendly mid-day meal areas.
• In a separate case, teacher Ishwari Nirmalkar, dismissed over fake documents, received an interim stay on her dismissal from the High Court.

Why It Matters: Chhattisgarh HC ensures child safety with compensation and suspensions, while protecting teacher rights in a separate case.