Chhattisgarh Govt Wins HC Case

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has ruled in favour of the state government, stating that the recitation of mantras in state-run schools does not constitute coercion. This decision is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the role of religion in public education. The court's ruling is expected to have implications for the state's education policy. The Chhattisgarh government had argued that the recitation of mantras was a voluntary activity and not forced upon students. The court has upheld this argument, providing a major victory for the state government.