New Delhi, March 28 -- National task force to address student suicides On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered the formation of a National Task Force to investigate the recurring incidents of student suicides in higher education institutions.

The task force will prepare a comprehensive report that includes identification of the predominant causes which lead to suicides by students. It'll also analyse the existing regulations and give recommendations for strengthening protections.

In the process of preparing its report, the task force would have the authority to conduct surprise inspections of any higher educational institution, the order said.

The task force would be at liberty to make further recommendations beyond the specified ...