The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to submit reports within eight weeks on implementing mental health and suicide prevention guidelines in educational institutions. The Centre has also been asked to file a compliance affidavit within the same period.
On 7th May: Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court praised India’s early recognition of victims’ rights, citing the Code of Criminal Procedure and judicial precedents. He highlighted India’s progressive stance, cautioning against a one-size-fits-all approach to human rights and emphasizing their intrinsic role in Indian culture. The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in expanding fundamental rights in India.
