US Edition'Why are they dying only in Kota?': SC grills Rajasthan over surge in student suicides
- The Supreme Court heard a case on May 23, 2025, criticizing Rajasthan over 14 student suicides reported this year in Kota, known for its coaching centers.
- The surge followed recurring mental health concerns in students preparing for competitive exams, prompting the court to refer to its March 24 verdict forming a national task force.
- The court scrutinized delayed FIR registration in the recent IIT Kharagpur student's suicide and questioned the Rajasthan police’s handling and investigation speed in related cases.
- The bench condemned the state's inaction, stating, "Why are these students dying?" and warned contempt action for non-compliance with court orders concerning the FIR filing and investigations.
- The court’s observations signal urgent need for effective steps to address student mental health and suicide prevention in Kota, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and state responsibility.
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Kota student suicide case: SC questions delay in FIR, seeks accountability
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has criticised the Kota Police for failing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in the suicide case of a NEET aspirant in the Rajasthan city. The apex court emphasised that mere submission of an inquiry report, while ignoring the guidelines of the ‘Amit Kumar case’, amounts to delayed justice and evasion of responsibility. A bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan summoned the concern…
The Supreme Court cited its decision given earlier this year on the ever-increasing incidents of student suicides in the country. The court said that as per the decision, an FIR should be lodged immediately. We can take a very strict stand on this matter.
Supreme Court grills Rajasthan govt over student suicides: Why are they dying only in Kota?
The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Rajasthan government over the surge in student suicides in the city of Kota, calling the situation "serious". During the hearing of a matter, a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said 14 suicide cases were reported from the city so far this year. What are you doing as a state? SC to Rajasthan government "What are you doing as a state? Why are these children dying by suicide and only in Kota? …
Why are they dying only in Kota? Top court pulls up Rajasthan over student suicides
The Rajasthan government came under the Supreme Court’s fire on Friday as it reprimanded the state for alleged inaction in dealing with the ever-increasing suicide cases in the state’s entrance coaching hub
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