Chhattisgarh Women’s Commission Hears 30 Cases, Closes 10 at Raipur Public Hearing

Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission Chairperson Dr. Mamta Sahu, seated alongside commission member Ojaswi Mandavi and police officers, during a public hearing in Raipur on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The commission heard 30 cases and disposed of 10. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

Chairperson Dr. Mamta Sahu directs departments to act on complaints involving workplace grievances, domestic violence, disability-related employment and child safety

Key Highlights

• Of 47 listed cases, the commission heard 30 and disposed of 10.
• A bank-related case was given 15 days for submission of a response and supporting documents.
• Directions were issued on employment and salary payments concerning a woman with a disability.
• Child safety, domestic violence and alleged dowry harassment complaints were referred for appropriate action.

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission heard 30 cases and disposed of 10 during a public hearing chaired by Dr. Mamta Sahu in Raipur on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Commission member Ojaswi Mandavi attended the proceedings, during which the panel examined complaints concerning Raipur district and issued directions to the departments concerned.

Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission Chairperson Dr. Mamta Sahu examines case documents as women present their grievances, with commission member Ojaswi Mandavi seated beside her, during a public hearing in Raipur on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

A total of 47 cases were listed for consideration. Of the 30 taken up, 10 were resolved and their files closed.

In a bank-related complaint, a woman bank official recorded a statement supporting the complainant’s account. The commission granted the respondent 15 days to submit a reply and relevant documents.

It also directed that records relating to the bank’s Internal Complaints Committee be presented at the next hearing.

In another matter concerning the division of property and a woman’s claim to a share in her late husband’s hotel business, the commission heard both sides and recorded their statements. The matter was retained for further hearing.

The commission also considered a complaint involving a woman with a disability. It directed that necessary steps be taken regarding her employment and salary payments, and asked that a letter be sent to the Chief Municipal Officer concerned.

Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission Chairperson Dr. Mamta Sahu presides over a public hearing concerning Raipur district cases on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

On a complaint concerning the safety of a minor girl, the commission decided to write to the child rights commission. It also directed the Police Department to take appropriate action concerning the police personnel named in the complaint.

In a separate case involving allegations of domestic violence and dowry harassment, the police station concerned was instructed to take appropriate action.

The hearing was attended by Raipur division in-charge Manju Thadani, women’s police station in-charge Maurya, DSP Sneha Akash Rao, One Stop Centre counsellor Neeti Singh, Protection Officer Preeti Pandey, and commission officials and staff.