SC Guidelines to Protect Mental Health of Students

On 25th July 2025, in a significant judgment, the Supreme Court issued 15 pan-India guidelines to address the rising incidents of suicide, safety concerns, and mental health issues among students in educational institutions.

About the Case

  • This landmark ruling came during a hearing on the tragic death of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The student was preparing for the medical entrance exam while staying in a hostel and died by suicide on July 14, 2023.
  • Her father had approached the Supreme Court after the Andhra Pradesh High Court declined his request for a CBI probe on February 14, ....
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