Kerala Government passes bill banning Ragging 1998: The Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Bill was passed by the Kerela government in the state assembly. The anti-ragging Act of Kerala government defines ragging as 'teasing, abusing, playing practical jokes or causing hurt or asking student to do an act which he is unwilling to do.' It further said, Students found ragging directly or indirectly or abetting within or without educational institution are liable for imprisonment for a term which may extend upto two years with a fine which may be upto Rs 10,000. Depending upon the severity of the case, the guilty can be either suspended or dismissed and can also be debarred from gaining admission in any institution for five years. Ragging of freshers in Kerala - Additional directions were issued by the court. The cells should take steps which are not in an way repugnant to the statutory provisions and continue to monitor the anti-ragging activities . In the case of those against whom cases have been registered and are produced before Magistrate, necessary orders shall be passed in line with the directions given regarding the daily attendance before police officer. After two months from the first date of attendance it shall be twice a week, it shall be once a week. This arrangement shall continue till completion of trial .Cases registered for ragging shall be taken on priority basis considering its social impact. State Government shall examine desirability of having legislative measures in the line indicated above. Reports shall be submitted quarterly by concerned authorities for consideration before this Court. Same shall be placed before the Bench presided by Chief Justice. [In the matter of ragging of freshers in Thiruvanthapuram Engineering College, (Letter OP) OP.No.. 31134 of 1999, Dated 10-3-2000].
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