Supreme Court Directed States/UTs To Implement Centre's Guidelines On School Safety And Security

The Supreme Court in the case Bachpan Bachao Andolan v.Union of India and Anr. observed and has directed all State Governments and Union Territories to implement the 'Guidelines on School Safety and Security, 2021' issued by the Union Government to fix responsibility of school management in order to protect children from natural disasters, health hazards, abuse, violence, and accidents.

The bench comprising of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh was hearing the present matter.

The bench in the case stated that the State Governments as well as the Union Territories are expected to adopt the guidelines and to implement the same with suitable modifications as and when necessary... Respondent No.2 i.e., NCPCR to also coordinate with the respective State Governments and Union Territories for the purpose of monitoring the implementation of the Guidelines referred to above.' In the present case, the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed by 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan' wherein seeking several reliefs to ensure the safety and security of children in schools, both government and private.