Anti-Ragging in India – UPSC Notes
What is Ragging?
Ragging is any act that causes physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a student, especially a newcomer, through teasing, harassment, or abuse by seniors.
Anti-Ragging
Legal Framework Against Ragging
1. Supreme Court Guidelines
- In Vishwa Jagriti Mission v. Central Government (2001) and University of Kerala v. Council of Principals (2009), SC declared ragging a criminal offense.
- Directed educational institutions to form Anti-Ragging Committees and take preventive measures.
2. UGC Regulations (2009)
- “UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions”
- Mandatory for every college to:
- Set up Anti-Ragging Committees & Squads
- File affidavits by students & parents against ragging
- Provide mentorship programs
- Monitor CCTV in campuses
3. Indian Penal Code (IPC) Provisions
Depending on the nature of ragging:
- Section 323 – Causing hurt
- Section 506 – Criminal intimidation
- Section 354 – Assault on a woman
- Section 306 – Abetment of suicide (if it leads to extreme cases)
Government & Institutional Mechanisms
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| UGC | Monitoring via anti-ragging helpline & portal |
| AICTE, MCI, NMC, DCI | Specific rules for medical, engineering, and dental colleges |
| Anti-Ragging Helpline | 24×7 toll-free helpline: 1800-180-5522, Website: www.antiragging.in |
| CBSE & State Boards | Issued circulars promoting awareness at school level |
Recent Developments
- Institutions face funding suspension if found non-compliant.
- Increased digital monitoring and anonymous reporting tools.
UPSC Mains/Essay Angle
GS Paper 2 – Governance, Rights Issues
- Violation of Right to Dignity & Equality (Art. 14, 21)
- Need for mental health policies in education
Ethics Paper – Case Studies
- Conflict of interest: Whistleblowing vs peer pressure
- Administrative accountability of institutions
Essay Topics
- “Campus Should Be a Place of Growth, Not Fear”
- “Zero Tolerance for Ragging: Ensuring Safe Learning Environments”
️ One-Liner for Prelims
- The UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations were notified in 2009 under Section 26(1)(g) of the UGC Act, 1956.
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Anti-Ragging in India – UPSC Notes
What is Ragging?
Ragging is any act that causes physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a student, especially a newcomer, through teasing, harassment, or abuse by seniors.
Legal Framework Against Ragging
1. Supreme Court Guidelines
- In Vishwa Jagriti Mission v. Central Government (2001) and University of Kerala v. Council of Principals (2009), SC declared ragging a criminal offense.
- Directed educational institutions to form Anti-Ragging Committees and take preventive measures.
2. UGC Regulations (2009)
- “UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions”
- Mandatory for every college to:
- Set up Anti-Ragging Committees & Squads
- File affidavits by students & parents against ragging
- Provide mentorship programs
- Monitor CCTV in campuses
3. Indian Penal Code (IPC) Provisions
Depending on the nature of ragging:
- Section 323 – Causing hurt
- Section 506 – Criminal intimidation
- Section 354 – Assault on a woman
- Section 306 – Abetment of suicide (if it leads to extreme cases)
Government & Institutional Mechanisms
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| UGC | Monitoring via anti-ragging helpline & portal |
| AICTE, MCI, NMC, DCI | Specific rules for medical, engineering, and dental colleges |
| Anti-Ragging Helpline | 24×7 toll-free helpline: 1800-180-5522, Website: www.antiragging.in |
| CBSE & State Boards | Issued circulars promoting awareness at school level |
Recent Developments
- Institutions face funding suspension if found non-compliant.
- Increased digital monitoring and anonymous reporting tools.
UPSC Mains/Essay Angle
GS Paper 2 – Governance, Rights Issues
- Violation of Right to Dignity & Equality (Art. 14, 21)
- Need for mental health policies in education
Ethics Paper – Case Studies
- Conflict of interest: Whistleblowing vs peer pressure
- Administrative accountability of institutions
Essay Topics
- “Campus Should Be a Place of Growth, Not Fear”
- “Zero Tolerance for Ragging: Ensuring Safe Learning Environments”
One-Liner for Prelims
- The UGC Anti-Ragging Regulations were notified in 2009 under Section 26(1)(g) of the UGC Act, 1956.
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