Chhattisgarh to drop cases against surrendered Maoists, aims for fresh start

India Dec 10, 2025

Chhattisgarh just announced it will withdraw criminal cases against Maoists who surrender and show good behavior, as part of its new 2025 rehabilitation policy.
The move is meant to encourage more surrenders and help former rebels reintegrate if they support anti-Maoist efforts.

How the process works—and other big Cabinet moves

Cases will be reviewed at the district level, checked by police headquarters, and need a final nod from a Cabinet sub-committee; if central laws are involved, the Union government has to agree too.
Plus, the Cabinet passed a bill to make state laws less strict—decriminalizing minor offenses and making governance smoother.