Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court warned that the growing use of mobile phones has reduced meaningful communication among family members, increasing loneliness, mental stress, and tragically contributing to a rise in suicides across society.
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.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of student suicides at IIT Kharagpur and Sharda University, observing, “Something is wrong.” The court raised serious concerns over institutional accountability and delays in timely police action and investigation.
Tamil Nadu has passed a strict new law, to shield borrowers from harsh recovery tactics by finance and microfinance firms. It allows jail for 3 to 5 years and a fine for harassment during loan recovery.
Today, On 23rd May, The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Rajasthan government over the rising number of student suicides in Kota. It questioned why such tragedies were happening only in Kota and urged the state to seriously address the issue.
Today, 11th December, the Supreme Court overturned a Telangana High Court ruling regarding a dowry harassment case against Atul Subhash and his family. It emphasized the misuse of legal provisions to target innocent individuals amidst marital disputes. The ruling followed Atul’s tragic suicide, highlighting the need for careful judicial handling of such sensitive accusations.
