Universities must report every student death to police: Centre
The Union education ministry has reminded universities and other higher education institutions (HEIs) to immediately report every student suicide or unnatural death to the police, irrespective of where it occurred, the circumstances or the mode of study, while directing them to comply with the Supreme Court’s directions on preventing student suicides and addressing mental health concerns
The Union education ministry has instructed universities and other higher education institutions to report every student suicide or unnatural death to the police, regardless of the location, circumstances, or mode of study. This directive comes in response to the Supreme Court's order issued in January 2026, following a case involving the deaths of two Scheduled Caste students at IIT Delhi.
The Ministry of Education emphasized the need for institutions to adhere to the court's directions, ensuring compliance and addressing mental health concerns among students.
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