Chhattisgarh HC fines to fund child welfare: CJ Sinha directs Rs 4 lakh from penalties to aid special and observation homes

RAIPUR: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha of Chhattisgarh High Court has directed that penalties imposed in various court cases be deposited in homes for physically and mentally challenged children and in child observation homes.

This initiative aims to ensure the holistic development of children residing in these institutions.Between 11 September 2024, and 11 July 2025, a total of Rs 4.02 lakh from penalties in various court cases was ordered to be deposited across child observation homes and homes for physically and mentally challenged children in different districts of the state.Of this amount, Rs 2.06 lakh has been deposited in institutions for physically and mentally challenged children, and Rs 1.79 lakh in child observation homes. The funds will be utilised by these institutions to provide quality education, better healthcare facilities, sports equipment, educational books, and organise various activities for the mental development of the children.This positive and far-sighted initiative by Chief Justice Sinha will help in the comprehensive development of physically and mentally challenged children in children's homes and those in child observation homes.