Chhattisgarh HC ruled that students cannot be forced to recite Hindu prayers in government schools while hearing a plea against a June 12 circular mandating prayers. Court granted relief, noting no implementation yet and allowing petitioners to re-approach if needed.
Chhattisgarh: The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday clarified that no child can be compelled to recite Hindu prayers in government schools while hearing a petition challenging a state government circular mandating the recital of Hindu prayers in educational institutions.
According to , Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad was hearing a plea against the School Education Department's June 12 circular, which directed government schools to conduct prayers including Saraswati Vandana, Gayatri Mantra, Guru Mantra, Deep Mantra, Bhojan Mantra, and Shanti Mantra, along with the National Anthem, National Song, and biographies of great personalities.
State Submission Before the Court
As reported by , the State government informed the Court that although the circular had been issued in early June, its implementation had not yet commenced.
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