The Kerala High Court has called on the state government to enact a stringent anti-ragging law with severe criminal penalties. Citing the 2024 suicide of Pookode veterinary student J. S. Sidharthan as a tragic wake-up call, Justice D. K. Singh emphasized that existing UGC regulations are inadequate to curb violent campus behavior. The court warned that unless Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is considering amending the existing anti-ragging law to include stricter provisions, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu informed the Assembly. The move aims to strengthen measures against ragging in educational institutions across the state. Speaking in the Assembly, the minister highlighted that anti-ragging committees had already been established in all higher education Read More…
Kochi: In response to the increasing incidents of ragging in educational institutions, the Kerala High Court has decided to form a special bench to handle such cases and ensure the strict enforcement of anti-ragging laws. The decision follows a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), which highlighted the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A disturbing case of ragging at Kariavattom Government College has been confirmed by an anti-ragging committee investigation, leading to police action against seven senior students. The complaint, filed by first-year Biotechnology students Bins Jose and Abhishek, revealed physical assault and humiliation. CCTV footage and witness statements verified the involvement of seven third-year students. Abhishek Read More…