The Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA) has filed a PIL in the Kerala High Court, urging a stronger mechanism to tackle the growing issue of ragging in educational institutions. Citing a concerning rise in such incidents, KELSA emphasized the need for stricter measures. The petition seeks enhanced enforcement of anti-ragging laws to ensure student safety. The court’s intervention is expected to improve preventive and punitive actions against ragging.
The Supreme Court emphasized that the University Grants Commission (UGC) needs more authority to effectively address caste discrimination in colleges. The case, originally filed in 2019, sought enforcement of fundamental rights against caste-based bias. The court highlighted the need for stronger measures to curb such discrimination in educational institutions.