The Supreme Court has ordered all higher education institutions to immediately report any student suicide or unnatural death to the police. The Court said colleges and universities cannot avoid their duty to ensure student safety, mental well-being, and timely support systems.
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.
