Supreme Court Intervenes: Tragic Student Suicides Prompt National Task Force

The Supreme Court of India has ordered an investigation into suicides of two SC/ST students at IIT-Delhi, highlighting the administration's role in student safety. It announced the creation of a national task force to prevent student suicides, underlining the importance of cooperation between educational institutions and law enforcement agencies.

A disturbing trend of suicides among students in educational institutions has led the Supreme Court to intervene, directing the Delhi Police to register an FIR and investigate the deaths of two SC/ST students from IIT-Delhi.

A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan tasked the police with probing the tragic incidents, underscoring that the safety and well-being of students are the responsibility of the institutions.

Highlighting the need for transparency and justice, the court ordered the formation of a National Task Force, led by former Justice S Ravindra Bhat, to address mental health concerns among students.

(With inputs from agencies.)