In order to have zero tolerance and its total elimination from the educational institutions, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide its orders dated 4th May, 2001; 16th May, 2007 and 11th Feb. 2009 has directed as under:

• 1. Ragging is banned in the institution.
• 2. Anyone indulging in ragging is liable to be punished appropriately. Punishment
shallbe exemplary and justifiably harsh.
• 3. Punishment for ragging includes:
  • Imprisonment, fine or both.
  • Expulsion from the institution, suspension from the institution or class for a limited period or fine with a public apology.
  • Withholding scholarship or other benefits.
  • Debarring from representation in events.
  • Withholding of results.
  • Suspension or expulsion from hostel or mess and the like.
• 4. If the individual committing or abetting ragging is not identified, collective punishment shall be resorted.
• 5. Character/migration certificate(s) issued by the institution shall have an entry apart from that of general conduct and behaviour to the effect whether the student had participated in ragging and in particular was punished for ragging.
• 6. In case the applicant for admission is found to have indulged in ragging/indiscipline in the past or if it is noticed later that he/she has indulged in ragging, his/her admission may be refused or he/she shall be expelled from the institution forthwith.

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