Ragging: A Punishable Offense

Students, parents, and guardians are hereby informed that ragging, in any form, is a serious offense and has been strictly prohibited by the Supreme Court.

Ragging refers to any act—verbal, written, or physical—by one or more students that results in teasing, mistreatment, or rude behavior toward a fresher or any other student. It also includes any disorderly or undisciplined actions that cause annoyance, hardship, or psychological distress, or create fear and apprehension in another student. Additionally, compelling a student to engage in activities they would not normally do, leading to embarrassment, shame, or torment, falls under ragging. Such actions may be driven by a desire for sadistic pleasure or an attempt to assert power, authority, or superiority over others.

Offenses Considered as Ragging:

• Encouraging or abetting ragging
• Criminal conspiracy related to ragging
• Unlawful assembly and rioting in the context of ragging
• Creating public nuisance during ragging
• Acts violating decency and morals
• Causing physical harm or injury
• Wrongful restraint or confinement
• Use of criminal force, assault, or sexual offenses
• Extortion and criminal trespass
• Threats, intimidation, or psychological humiliation
• Any other actions that align with the definition of ragging

Consequences of Ragging:

Students found guilty of ragging may face one or more of the following penalties:

• Suspension from attending classes
• Withholding or revocation of scholarships and other benefits
• Disqualification from appearing in exams or evaluation processes
• Withholding of academic results
• Disbarment from representing the institution in national or international events
• Cancellation of admission
• Rustication from the institution for one to four semesters
• Permanent expulsion and prohibition from enrolling in any other institution
• Collective punishment in cases where individual perpetrators cannot be identified

As a mandatory requirement, every student must submit an Anti-Ragging Declaration, duly signed by both the student and their parent/guardian, along with their admission form.

For Students undertaking – https://antiragging.in/affidavit_registration_disclaimer.html

The Details of Anti-Ragging Committee: