Schools can restrict mobile phones, long hair, says Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has ruled that schools have the authority to restrict mobile phone usage and enforce grooming standards like hair length. The commission emphasized that while discipline is necessary, it must be enforced without humiliating or harassing students.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the balance between school disciplinary authority and student rights, providing a framework for educational institutions in the region.
Schools can restrict mobile phones, long hair, says Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Students must follow school rules on hair grooming and called for uniform guidelines. Teachers may check students’ bags to prevent them from carrying harmful items, including intoxicating substances, but must respect their dignity, says the panel MALAPPURAM The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has ruled that restrictions on long hair and mobile phone use, along with checks of students’ bags, fall under school discipline. In an order issued on Friday, commission member Wilson F. said that students should not use mobile phones during school hours. Phones brought with parents’ knowledge for specific needs must be switched off and safely stored by school authorities until the end of the school day. Any use of mobile phones during school hours should be treated as a serious disciplinary violation.
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