The Supreme Court Today (Nov 25) issued notice to the government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking compulsory legal education and self-defence training in schools. A two-Judge Bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Vishwanathan issued notice to the Union Government, returnable in four weeks. The PIL filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, says that integration of legal education and self-defence training could play a crucial role in preventing delinquency and protecting children from violence. “Making these subjects mandatory in schools can significantly enhance their safety and wellbeing.”
