Rajasthan High Court Flags Lack of Law for Coaching Centers Amid Surge in Student Suicides in Kota
Trending Today Rajasthan High Court Flags Lack of Law for Coaching Centers Amid Surge in Student Suicides in Kota Punjab & Haryana High Court Warns Litigant Over Contemptuous Remarks Against Judges in Maya Devi Will Case Allahabad High Court Upholds Survey Order in Sambhal Masjid Case, Says Hindu Plaintiffs’ Suit Is Maintainable Karnataka High Court Declares Power Subsidy Denial to Farmer Societies Unconstitutional, Upholds Cooperative Farming Rights India Imposes Import Restrictions on Bangladeshi Goods Through Northeast Checkpoints Odisha YouTuber Under Probe for Alleged Links to Detained Spy Jyoti Malhotra in Pakistan Espionage Case Supreme Court Denies Stay on Rohingya Deportation, Questions Claims of Forced Expulsion into Sea Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ISKCON Bangalore in Hare Krishna Temple Ownership Dispute Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Delhi Under Rekha Gupta’s Leadership India Ready to Remove All Tariffs on US Goods, Says Donald Trump Rajasthan High Court Flags Lack of Law for Coaching Centers Amid Surge in Student Suicides in Kota MAHI SINHA 19 May 2025 The Rajasthan High Court raises alarms over rising student suicides in Kota and the lack of legal regulation for coaching institutes. Despite a pending PIL since 2016, no law has been enacted. Read about the court’s response and upcoming Supreme Court hearing. ‘Serious Concern’: Rajasthan High Court Criticizes Absence of Law Regulating Coaching Centers Amid Student Suicides On May 19, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court voiced serious concern over the increasing number of student suicides linked to unregulated coaching institutes, particularly in Kota, Rajasthan. The issue was addressed under the *Suo Moto v. State of Rajasthan* case and associated petitions. Pending Since 2016: Lack of Legislation Sparks Judicial Intervention The division bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Mukesh Rajpurohit expressed disappointment that, despite the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being pending since 2016, no law has yet been enacted to regulate the booming coaching industry in Kota. The court described the current state as a “sorry state of affairs” and pointed to 14 student suicides already reported in 2025 alone. Court Urges Temporary Guidelines from Central Government In the absence of specific state legislation, the High Court proposed the temporary application of rules recommended by the Central Government of India. However, a respondent representing a coaching institute opposed the move, arguing that the matter is already under consideration by the Supreme Court of India. Supreme Court Involvement Delays Immediate Action Given the pending case in the Apex Court, scheduled for hearing on May 23, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court decided to delay issuing new directives. The respondent intends to file a petition to transfer the suo moto PIL to the Supreme Court for unified consideration. Future Hearing Scheduled as Suicides Continue to Rise Despite the urgency and gravity of the issue, the Court held off on passing additional orders, respecting the Supreme Court’s cognizance. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing two weeks from the date of the current order. Conclusion: Urgent Reforms Needed to Safeguard Students’ Lives The alarming rise in student suicides in Kota highlights the pressing need for immediate regulatory action in India’s coaching industry. The Rajasthan High Court has rightfully spotlighted the lack of legislation and accountability, despite a PIL pending for nearly a decade. While the Court has temporarily deferred to the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction, the gravity of the situation calls for swift, coordinated action by both state and central authorities. Implementing structured mental health support, transparent operational guidelines, and proper oversight of coaching centers must be prioritized to prevent further tragedies. As the legal proceedings continue, public awareness and policy reforms remain crucial in creating a safer, more compassionate academic environment for India’s youth. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as Sada Law. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Live Cases Rajasthan High Court Flags Lack of Law for Coaching Centers Amid Surge in Student Suicides in Kota Rajasthan High Court Flags Lack of Law for Coaching Centers Amid Surge in Student Suicides in Kota Sada Law • May 19, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Punjab & Haryana High Court Warns Litigant Over Contemptuous Remarks Against Judges in Maya Devi Will Case Punjab & Haryana High Court Warns Litigant Over Contemptuous Remarks Against Judges in Maya Devi Will Case Sada Law • May 19, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Allahabad High Court Upholds Survey Order in Sambhal Masjid Case, Says Hindu Plaintiffs’ Suit Is Maintainable Allahabad High Court Upholds Survey Order in Sambhal Masjid Case, Says Hindu Plaintiffs’ Suit Is Maintainable Sada Law • May 19, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments 1 2 3 … 5 Next »