Kerala High Court asks Law Secretary and Cabinet Secretary to appear unless progress is made on draft anti-ragging amendment Bill
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Why in news
The Kerala High Court directed the Law and Cabinet Secretaries to appear before it due to delays in finalizing the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill.
Background
The Kerala State Legal Services Authority filed the petition to address rising ragging incidents in educational institutions. The court expressed concern over the lack of progress on the draft bill despite previous directives for Cabinet approval.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKerala State Legal Services Authority: Body responsible for providing free legal services and promoting legal awareness in Kerala.
- PostLaw Secretary: Senior civil servant responsible for advising the government on legal matters and drafting legislation.
- PostCabinet Secretary: Highest-ranking civil servant in India, responsible for the functioning of the Union Cabinet.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and legislative measures required to ensure a safe and ragging-free environment in higher education institutions in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legislative inertia: Delays in drafting and passing state-specific amendments despite judicial oversight and rising incidents.
- Enforcement gap: Inadequacy of existing anti-ragging laws to deter systemic harassment in residential educational campuses.
Keywords: Legislative oversight · Institutional accountability · Student welfare · Judicial activism · Regulatory framework
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