Supreme Court Steps In: New Rules to Curb Student Suicides Across India

The Supreme Court of India has taken a serious step to prevent the rising number of student suicides in the country. On Wednesday, the court issued a set of important guidelines to both the central and state governments, aiming to improve students' mental health and well-being.

The court was hearing a case related to a student suicide in Rajasthan. During the hearing, the bench observed that student suicides are not isolated incidents but signs of a deeper and larger problem in the education system. The court referred to it as a “larger systemic malaise” that is harming India’s youth.

The top court noted that students today face tremendous pressure due to high expectations, competition, and lack of emotional support. It called for urgent action to fix these problems. The guidelines suggested by the court include:

Making counselling and mental health support available in schools and colleges

Training teachers to identify early signs of stress or depression

Ensuring a healthy environment that focuses on learning, not just marks

Reviewing coaching institute practices and their role in mental stress

The Supreme Court also directed that governments must ensure these steps are implemented in a time-bound manner and submit status reports.

This decision comes at a time when concerns over the mental health of students—especially those in coaching hubs like Kota—have become a major issue nationwide.

With these new measures, the court hopes to protect young lives and create a more student-friendly education system.