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Delhi Student Suicide Prompts Protests: Families Demand Accountability from St Columba's School for Mental Harassment
Nov 21, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Families protest outside St Columba's School in Delhi after a Class 10 student's suicide, demanding accountability for alleged mental harassment by teachers. The incident has sparked calls for stronger mental health protections in schools and proper guidelines to prevent similar tragedies among vulnerable students.
Supreme Court Mandates Implementation of Mental Health Guidelines for Educational Institutions Across India
Oct 28, 2025 12:51 am CST
The Supreme Court has ordered all states and Union Territories to report on their implementation of guidelines addressing student mental health issues and suicide prevention in educational institutions. The Court established a comprehensive framework including mandatory registration and grievance mechanisms for coaching centers, while emphasizing the need for uniform mental health policies based on initiatives like 'Ummeed' and 'Manodarpan' to combat the rising student suicide crisis in India.