Delhi high court sounds alarm on student suicides, demands immediate overhaul of anti-ragging measures
The Delhi High Court has voiced deep concern over the rising student suicide rate, urging a fully functional anti-ragging helpline as a critical preventive measure. While hearing petitions by the Aman Satya Kachroo Trust, the court highlighted systemic gaps in student welfare mechanisms, citing alarming statistics of over 13,000 annual student suicides. The National Task Force is expected to strengthen anti-ragging and mental health interventions nationwide.
The Delhi High Court has voiced deep concern over the rising student suicide rate, urging a fully functional anti-ragging helpline as a critical preventive measure. While hearing petitions by the Aman Satya Kachroo Trust, the court highlighted systemic gaps in student welfare mechanisms, citing alarming statistics of over 13,000 annual student suicides. The National Task Force is expected to strengthen anti-ragging and mental health interventions nationwide.
