In the Matter of Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation v. The State of Chhattisgarh

Judgment

on Board

Per

Krushna Ram Mohapatra,

Chief Justice

15.10.2026

¶1This Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been registered suo moto on the basis of a news item published in Hindi daily newspaper Navbharat dated 28-04-2026 with a heading "12

वी

की परीक्षा में

खुलेआमकराईनकल,

छात्राने'स्टिं ग'

करकेखोलीपोल" "

खुलेआमनकल,

छात्राकास्टिं गसबूतोंकेसाथखुलीबोर्डपरीक्षाकीपोलशिकायत

करनेवालीआदिवासीछात्रानेकहा-

ऐसेमेंईमानदारीसेपढ़ाईवालेक्याकरेंगे".

¶2Accordingly, this Court took cognizance of the same on

28.04.2026 and directed the Secretary, School Education Department, Nawa Raipur (C.G.)/respondent No.2 to file the affidavit with regard to the incident which has been reported wherein students were being facilitated for using unfair means by the Invigilator. In compliance to the order of this Court, the Secretary/respondent No.2 filed his affidavit on 03rd October 2026 indicating that explanation were called for from the five erring employees, namely, Shri Ganga Prasad Patel, Lecturer; Shri Aniruddha Bhoi, Lecturer; Shri Dinesh Kumar Das, Lecturer; Shri Durga Prasad Patel, Assistant Teacher (LB) and Smt. Vijiya Budek, Peon. The explanation being not satisfactory, charge-sheet dated 10.06.2026 was filed and communicated to the said delinquent employees. The Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh, vide its order dated 31.07.2026 instituted the Departmental Enquiry (DE) under Rule 14 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966 against the said five delinquent employees. In the meantime, the Inquiry Officer (IO) and Presenting Officer have been appointed vide order darted 31.07.2026 and disciplinary enquiry is being conducted against the said five delinquent employees.

¶3Thus, it appears from the affidavit of the Secretary/respondent No.2 that appropriate steps have already been taken against the said five delinquent employees for their alleged misconduct.

¶4Since the competent authority is in seisin of the matter, we feel that no further monitoring of the issue involved herein is required by this Court at this stage.

¶5Accordingly, the instant sou moto PIL stands disposed of with an observation that, if required in future, further appropriate proceeding may be initiated following due procedure of law.

Sd/- Sd/- (Santosh Sharma) (Krushna Ram Mohapatra) Judge Chief Justice Jamal.

CGHC010173152026 2026:CGHC:44672-DB NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPPIL No. 22 of 2026 In The Matter of Suo Moto Public Interest Litigation Regarding News Item, Published In Navbharat, Bilaspur Dated 28-04-2026, Namely 12th Ki Pariksha Mai Khuleaam Karai Nakal, Chatra Ne Sting Karke Kholi Pol. Khuleaam Nakal, Chatra Ka Sting-Sabuton Ke Sath Khuli Board Pariksha Ki Pol Sikayat Karne Wali Aadhivashi Chatra Ne Kaha- Ese Mey Imandari Sai Padhai Wale Kya Karenge. ... Petitioner(s) versus 1 - The State of Chhattisgarh Through Chief Secretary, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Nawa Raipur (C.G.) 2 - Secretary School Education Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Atal Nagar, Nawa Raipur (C.G.) 3 - Secretary C.G. Board Of Secondary Education, Raipur (C.G.) 4 - Collector Mahasamund, District Mahasamund (C.G.) 5 - District Education Officer Mahasamund, District Mahasamund (C.G.) 6 - Block Education Officer Block Basna, District Mahasamund (C.G.) 7 - Principal Swami Atmanand Utkrisht Hindi-English Medium School Bhanwarpur, District Mahasamund (C.G.) ...Respondents Office Reference : For the State : Mr. Shashank Thakur, Addl. AG. For the Intervener : Ms. Arunima Agashe, Advocate. For Respondent No.3 : Ms. Swatirani Saraf, Advocate on behalf of Mr. R.S.Patel, Advocate. Hon'ble Shri Krushna Ram Mohapatra, Chief Justice Hon'ble Shri Santosh Sharma , Judge