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In a significant move to address the growing mental health crisis among students, the Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over the increasing number of student suicides, calling the trend 'deeply distressing'.
The apex court has issued a set of directions aimed at educational institutions and governments to create a more supportive environment for students.
Citing NCRB data, the SC highlighted the alarming rise in student suicides, from 5,425 in 2001 to 13,044 in 2022, describing this as a 'systemic failure that cannot be ignored'.
These rules apply to all educational institutions including schools, colleges, u...