India, Feb. 27 -- The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra government to consider adopting the recommendations of a state-appointed committee to enhance the safety of children in schools. The bench, comprising Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Dr Neela Gokhale, was hearing a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the sexual assault of two pre-primary students at a school in Badlapur East.

During the proceedings, public prosecutor Hiten Venegaonkar submitted a report prepared by the 20-member committee, which convened over three times between October and December. The committee received 1,493 suggestions and reviewed existing guidelines and circulars related to child safety in schools.

The report pro...