Ragging And The Laws: Analyzing The Effectiveness Of Anti-Ragging Legislation In India
- IJLLR Journal
- Mar 21
- 1 min read
Indu Tarmali, B.A., LL.B.(Hons.), National University of Juridical Sciences
ABSTRACT
Ragging, also known as a type of bullying and harassment, is often prevalent among serious and new students of Indian educational institutions, although it is illegal. This essay will try to explore the historical roots of ragging and how it transformed from being a harmless custom during the British period to a nefarious custom in India. To tackle this raging menace, the University Grants Commission (UGC) and various other educational institutions issued several guidelines and new rules. However, due to insufficient enforcement, a lack of awareness and social forces that prevent victims from reporting these incidents, these laws are also often ineffective. Some see ragging as a heinous crime, and case studies have shown how it can cause a great deal of mental and physical trauma, and in certain cases, it leads to suicide. Despite anti-ragging squads and helplines being set up all across the country, punishment is still not uniformly implemented and happens across the board, most damaging in rural regions. Ending ragging and restoring a safe, supportive environment for everyone throughout society including in educational institutions, requires coordinated efforts from society, law enforcement and educators.
Keywords: Ragging, anti-ragging laws, Prevention of Ragging Act, UGC regulations.
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