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The Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998

The Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998

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The Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998, outlaws ragging, which is defined as physical or psychological harassment, abuse, or forced actions, within and outside educational institutions across Kerala. It applies to all students, faculty, and school administrators. This legislation matters because it makes ragging a criminal offense punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine, while mandating the immediate dismissal and a three-year ban of convicted students. Additionally, it forces school heads to investigate complaints and contact the police promptly, holding administrators legally responsible as accomplices if they fail to act, thereby ensuring student safety and well-being.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definition.
  4. 3. Prohibition of ragging.
  5. 4. Penalty for ragging.
  6. 5. Dismissal of student.
  7. 6. Suspension of student.
  8. 7. Deemed abetment.
  9. 8. Power to make rules.
  10. 9. Repeal and saving.

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