Chhattisgarh HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Incident Where 4-Year-Old Was Allegedly Hung From Tree

The Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a case where a four-year-old child was allegedly tied with a rope and hung from a tree by teachers over incomplete homework, treating it as a serious violation of child rights.

The Division Bench acted on a newspaper report highlighting the incident at a private school in Narayanpur village, Surajpur district.

The court initiated proceedings based on media reports, emphasizing the need to protect students from such harsh disciplinary measures and to ensure their dignity in educational environments.

The Bench also directed the Secretary, State School Education Department to file personal affidavit despite the Additional Advocate General stating that action was taken.

[Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation v. State of Chhattisgarh]