The Supreme Court of India has established a National Task Force to address student mental health and prevent suicides, prompted by recent tragedies at IIT Kharagpur and Kota. The court is investigating whether proper FIRs were filed following these incidents, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive measures against increasing student suicides.
The Supreme Court of India has established a special task force to address rising student suicides in educational institutions, particularly linked to issues like ragging and harassment. Led by former Supreme Court judge S Ravindra Bhat, the task force comprises top officials and must submit a report within four months to identify causes and preventative measures.
The Supreme Court of India is preparing to announce several pivotal verdicts as the year progresses, especially in light of the upcoming retirement of two of its prominent judges. Justice Ravindra Bhat, after serving a tenure of four years, is set to retire on October 20, 2023. Meanwhile, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, with over six […]
In a recent development, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, who filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, has countered the Uttar Pradesh State’s status report on police encounter killings. Tiwari expressed concerns, stating, “Encounter killings are often celebrated as achievements by state police officials, further encouraging arbitrary and unconstitutional actions.” He pointed out that […]
