The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (09) ordered the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strictly enforce the set of guidelines currently in place to prevent ragging in universities.
The panel of judges also directed the Minister of Education and Higher Education to provide the necessary financial, technological support and facilities to implement those guidelines effectively.
This order was issued in connection with a fundamental rights petition filed by first-year student Pasindu Hirushan de Silva, who continues to suffer physically and mentally from injuries caused by ragging in 2020.
The court order was issued by a three-judge bench comprising Shiran Gunaratne, Priyantha Fernando, and Sobitha Rajakaruna.
The judges further ordered that the case be called again on January 14 to review progress on the implementation of these directives. (Newswire)