Kerala High Court asks Law Secretary and Cabinet Secretary to appear unless progress is made on draft anti-ragging amendment Bill

The Kerala High Court has threatened to summon top government officials if progress is not made on the draft anti-ragging amendment Bill. The court expressed frustration over the year-long delay in finalizing legislation intended to curb violence in educational institutions.
Why it matters
It highlights judicial intervention in legislative delays regarding student safety and institutional accountability.
The Kerala High Court has informed the State government that the Law Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary will have to appear before the court unless “satisfactory progress” is made in the finalisation of the draft Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill.
The article reports on court proceedings and the government's failure to act, maintaining a neutral tone.
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