New Delhi, July 27 -- The Supreme Court on Friday took serious note of the rising cases of suicides and mental health issues among students across India and issued comprehensive pan-India guidelines to address the crisis in educational institutions, coaching centers, and other student-focused environments.
A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta pointed out a significant "legislative and regulatory vacuum" in the country regarding a unified and enforceable framework to prevent student suicides. Until appropriate laws or regulations are enacted, the court ordered 15 guidelines to be binding on all educational institutions nationwide.
All educational bodies are required to implement a uniform mental health policy inspired ...