The Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition of Ragging Act, 2011
The Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition of Ragging Act, 2011
This law bans ragging, which is defined as the bullying, teasing, or harassment of new or junior students, in all higher education institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to all students, administrators, and educational institution heads, both on and off campus. The legislation matters because it protects students from physical and mental harm by making ragging a criminal offense. Violators face up to two years in prison, fines, expulsion, and a three-year academic ban. Furthermore, it holds institution heads legally accountable to report complaints to the police, ensuring that schools actively prevent abuse and maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition of ragging.
- 4. Penalty for ragging.
- 5. Procedure for making a complaint.
- 6. Deemed abetment.
- 7. Removal from rolls of educational institution.
- 8. Suspension of the student.
- 9. Prevention of ragging in educational institutions.
- 10. Provision of the Act to be in addition to other laws.
- 11. Power to remove difficulties.
- 12. Power to make rules.
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