The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court struck down the State’s directive to collect sensitive social background data of Model School students, holding that gathering such information without purpose violates privacy rights and discriminates against marginalised students.
On December 16, the Supreme Court expressed concern over drug abuse in India as it reviewed a bail petition for Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of heroin smuggling. The court urged for youth rehabilitation and open discussions. Kapoor’s bail was cancelled to facilitate a thorough investigation into his drug syndicate activities, highlighting the narco-terrorism threat.
