The Chhattisgarh High Court has given the state government a final opportunity to submit its response in the case involving allegations of harassment against suspended IPS officer Ratanlal Dangi. The court has directed the government to place details of the action taken on the complaint before it within one week through an affidavit.

The direction came after the state failed to submit the required information despite an earlier order dated August 12, 2026. The matter was heard by Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad on September 2, with the next hearing scheduled for September 29. 

Court Seeks Written Details of Action Taken

The High Court has asked the state to provide written details of the action taken on the complaint and place them on record through an affidavit within the stipulated seven-day period.

The court has also indicated that failure to comply could result in the officer-in-charge being required to appear personally before the court at the next hearing on September 29. The direction reflects the court's concern over the delay in furnishing the information sought in the case. 

Woman Challenges Investigation Process

The case stems from a complaint by a woman who works as a yoga teacher and whose husband is a police sub-inspector. According to the petition, she has alleged that Dangi engaged in inappropriate conversations and behaviour during online yoga sessions and video calls.

The petitioner has further alleged that after she objected to the alleged conduct, she was threatened with consequences involving her husband, including being implicated in a false criminal case and being transferred to a highly Naxal-affected area.

These are allegations made by the petitioner and have not been established by the court as facts.

Complaint Was Filed in October 2025

According to reports on the proceedings, the woman submitted a complaint to the Director General of Police on October 15, 2025, along with material that she said supported her allegations.

A departmental inquiry was subsequently initiated, with IPS officers Anand Chhabra and Milna Kurre named as investigating officers. Dangi was suspended in March 2026, according to reports on the case. 

The petitioner later approached the High Court, questioning the composition and independence of the investigation.

Demand for Woman Senior IAS Officer

The petitioner has sought a change in the investigation process and requested that the matter be examined by a senior IAS officer, particularly a woman IAS officer.

Her petition raises objections regarding the ranks and positions of the officers conducting the inquiry and questions whether the existing arrangement can ensure an impartial investigation. The petitioner has also sought examination of other complaints made against Dangi.

The allegations and demands remain subject to judicial consideration and responses from the state authorities.

High Court Had Sought Response in August

The High Court had earlier directed the concerned authorities to provide information regarding the action taken on the complaint. However, the required response was not placed before the court within the expected period.

During the September 2 proceedings, the delay prompted the court to grant what reports describe as a final opportunity. Senior police officials have now been given one week to file their response along with an affidavit. 

Next Hearing on September 29

The state's response will now be important for the next stage of the proceedings. If the directions are not complied with within the seven-day period, the officer-in-charge may be required to appear personally before the High Court.

The matter will come up for further hearing on September 29, 2026, when the court is expected to consider the response and the status of action taken on the complaint.