SC Issues Comprehensive Directions to Curb Student Suicides in HEIs

On 15th January 2026, in a landmark intervention addressing the rising mental health crisis among students, the Supreme Court issued a series of directions on student suicides in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in the case of Amit Kumar v. Union of India.

  • The directions issued by Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan are based on the recommendations of a National Task Force (NTF) constituted by the Court in 2025.

Crucial Aspects and Alarming Trend: SC Observations

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  • Relying on national data analysed by the National Task Force, the Court noted that suicide is among the leading causes of ....
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