Chhattisgarh orders legal review of "non-serious" Maoist cases to facilitate releases
The Chhattisgarh government has ordered a legal review of individuals jailed in "non-serious" Maoist-related cases that do not involve loss of life, aiming to facilitate their release. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who holds the Home portfolio, issued these directions during a meeting on relief, rehabilitation, and development works in Maoist-affected areas. A team of prosecutors and lawyers, with assistance from the Law Department, will examine the withdrawal of eligible Maoist-related cases. Additionally, the State will sanction ₹1 crore for development works in each village that passes a resolution declaring itself free of Maoist influence, to accelerate development in these areas.
Key Points
- Chhattisgarh government initiated a legal review of "non-serious" Maoist cases to facilitate the release of jailed individuals.
- The review specifically targets cases not involving incidents of loss of life.
- A team of prosecutors and lawyers will be constituted to examine the withdrawal of eligible cases.
- The state will provide ₹1 crore for development works in villages that declare themselves free of Maoist influence.
Exam Facts
- State: Chhattisgarh.
- Deputy Chief Minister (Home portfolio): Vijay Sharma.
- Development fund: ₹1 crore per village.
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