Ragging is neither a means of formalization nor an introduction with fresher’s, but a form of psychopathic behaviour. Ragging is a violation of human rights. Respect humanitarian values and say NO to Ragging.
Ragging is Punishable as per the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition No. (C) 656/1998. Depending upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established the possible punishments for those found guilty of ragging at the institution level shall be any one or any combination of the following:-
- Cancellation of admission.
- Suspension from attending classes.
- Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits.
- Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.
- Withholding results.
- Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meet, tournament, youth festival etc
- Suspension/expulsion from the hostel.
- Rustication from the institution.
- Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution.
- Collective punishment: when the persons committing or abetting the crime of ragging are not identified, the institution shall resort to collective punishment as a deterrent to ensure community pressure on the potential raggers.