Supreme Court Declines PIL Seeking Central Law On School Ragging, Bullying
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a PIL seeking a central law and uniform guidelines to prevent bullying and ragging in schools and pre-university institutions. The petitioner can submit a representation to the concerned authorities.
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The Supreme Court on September 29 declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a central law and uniform guidelines to deal with bullying and ragging in schools and pre-university educational institutions across India.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana said that the issues raised in the petition had already been dealt with in an earlier judgment. The court said a fresh petition could not be entertained merely for implementing directions issued earlier.
However, the bench allowed the petitioner's counsel to submit a representation before the authorities concerned.
What Did The PIL Seek?
The petition was filed by Yadavi Aditya Rasiwasiya and named the Centre, all states and Union Territories, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) as parties.
The plea sought directions to the central government to frame a comprehensive law dealing with bullying and ragging in schools and pre-university institutions. It also sought supplementary guidelines that would have to be followed by educational institutions for handling complaints related to bullying and ragging.
Proposal To Include Anti-Bullying Lessons
The petitioner also sought the compulsory inclusion of a subject on bullying and ragging in the school curriculum. The plea proposed that the subject be included in the curricula followed by both central and state education boards.
The petition argued for a more uniform mechanism to deal with complaints and provide protection to students facing bullying or harassment.
Why Did The Supreme Court Decline The Plea?
The Supreme Court's decision was based on the fact that it had already dealt with the issues raised in the petition in an earlier judgment. The bench said that a fresh petition seeking implementation of existing directions could not be entertained.
The court, however, did not prevent the petitioner from taking the matter to the relevant authorities. The counsel has been permitted to make a representation for necessary action.
What It Means For Schools
The development brings attention to the existing mechanisms for dealing with bullying and ragging in schools. The petition had sought a uniform framework covering schools and pre-university institutions across the country.
The Supreme Court's latest order does not create a new central anti-ragging law for schools. Any further action on the concerns raised in the petition will depend on the representations made to the concerned authorities and the existing legal and regulatory framework.
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Anjali is an education journalist with over a year of experience in digital and business journalism. She has previously worked with BW Businessworld and ANI, where she gained experience in news writing, editing, research, and fact-checking. At Jagran Josh, she writes education news and covers competitive exams and current affairs, with a keen interest in delivering accurate, informative, and reader-focused content. She holds a BA from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Anjali enjoys reading and exploring new ideas and perspectives through books.
