The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the gangrape of a girl student inside Kolkata Law College. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar sought a time-bound probe and a detailed police report within 3 days.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the four-day delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) related to a student suicide at IIT Kharagpur. The Court demanded appearances from IIT officials and police to explain the delay. It reflects growing concerns about student suicides and accountability among educational institutions and authorities.
The Kerala High Court has denied bail to six juvenile students accused of murdering Class 10 student Muhammed Shahabas during a school clash. The court emphasized safety concerns and the seriousness of the crime, highlighting that their release could threaten students. Shahabas died from injuries sustained in the incident on March 1.
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 Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA) has filed a PIL in the Kerala High Court, urging a stronger mechanism to tackle the growing issue of ragging in educational institutions. Citing a concerning rise in such incidents, KELSA emphasized the need for stricter measures. The petition seeks enhanced enforcement of anti-ragging laws to ensure student safety. The court’s intervention is expected to improve preventive and punitive actions against ragging.
A shocking ragging case has come to light at Government Nursing College in Kottayam, Kerala. Three first-year students complained to Kottayam Gandhinagar police about serious physical harassment. They said seniors tortured them, even hanging dumbbells from their private parts. The police have started an investigation into the matter. Kottayam: A shocking ragging incident has emerged […]
Madras: The Madras High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to stop harassing journalists while probing the leak of a sexual harassment victim’s identity in the Anna University case. The Court made it clear that while journalists should not be troubled, they must also cooperate with the investigation.
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Today(20th Sept), The Supreme Court instructed a Union government-appointed committee to submit interim measures within four weeks following the drowning deaths of three IAS aspirants in a coaching center. It also directed Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi governments to report any changes made to prevent such incidents.
