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    Student Suicides in Educational Institutions: Supreme Court Gives 8 Weeks to States, Centre to Report on Mental Health Guidelines
    Student Suicides in Educational Institutions: Supreme Court Gives 8 Weeks to States, Centre to Report on Mental Health Guidelines
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    Student Suicides: Supreme Court Gives 8 Weeks to States, Centre to Report on Mental Health Guidelines

    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.

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    "A Legislative Vacuum No More": Supreme Court Mandates Mental Health Reforms to Stop Student Suicides
    "A Legislative Vacuum No More": Supreme Court Mandates Mental Health Reforms to Stop Student Suicides
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    “A Legislative Vacuum No More”: Supreme Court Mandates Mental Health Reforms to Stop Student Suicides

    Supreme Court issues nationwide directives to tackle rising student suicides in schools, colleges, and coaching centres. Guidelines include mandatory counsellors, safety measures, and anti-bullying protocols.

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    “Acts Are There, Where Is the Execution?” — Supreme Court Demands Urgent Action for Homeless with Mental Illness
    “Acts Are There, Where Is the Execution?” — Supreme Court Demands Urgent Action for Homeless with Mental Illness
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    “Acts Are There, Where Is the Execution?” — Supreme Court Demands Urgent Action for Homeless with Mental Illness

    The Supreme Court called rehabilitation of homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities a “sensitive issue” and told the Centre to act urgently. It questioned the poor execution of existing mental health laws.

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