AMIT KUMAR & ORS. versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration The disturbing pattern of student suicides being reported from various educational institutions across the country and the necessity to understand the underlying causes contributing to distress amongst students. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.142 the recommendations of the National Task Force – Directions issued: Held: (i) The Sample Registration System data on Suicides, especially those falling within the age group of 15-29 years, must be centrally maintained for better and more accurate estimates of Deaths by Suicide of students