Student suicides in India: SC’s 8-week compliance clock; can campuses heal?

The Supreme Court has given states and the Centre eight weeks to report on student mental health guideline enforcement. This directive follows a rise in student suicides, highlighting a mental health crisis. Coaching centres must now register and provide student support. The Court expects tangible progress by January 2026, aiming for a nationwide law on student well-being.

Student suicides in India: SC’s 8-week compliance clock; can campuses heal?
The Supreme Court has given states and the Centre eight weeks to report on student mental health guideline enforcement. This directive follows a rise in student suicides, highlighting a mental health crisis. Coaching centres must now register and provide student support. The Court expects tangible progress by January 2026, aiming for a nationwide law on student well-being.