Supreme Court Rebukes Police for Not Registering FIR in Kota Student Suicide Case
The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the police for their failure to register a First Information Report (FIR) in the tragic case of a student’s suicide in Kota , Rajasthan. This incident has not only raised alarm about how such sensitive matters are handled by law enforcement but also brought renewed focus to the mental health crisis affecting students under academic pressure. The Tragedy in Kota Kota, often referred to as India’s coaching capital, draws thousands of young students each year. These students, mostly teenagers, come with dreams of cracking national-level exams like NEET and JEE. While the city promises success, it also comes with enormous pressure. Sadly, in this environment, a young student recently ended his life, reportedly overwhelmed by academic stress. The student's parents later approached the local police with a formal complaint, claiming that the coaching institute had placed immense pressure on their child. Despite this, no FIR was filed. I...