High Court seeks compliance report on school security after Badlapur assault case
The bench directed the state government to submit data on every school in Maharashtra within six weeks, indicating whether they have complied with the GR.The GR mandates enhanced CCTV surveillance at classroom entrances, corridors, main entry and exit points, playgrounds, and areas outside toilets. It also calls for improved counselling support, better handling of child abuse cases, and increased collaboration between schools, parents, and relevant authorities.The bench said, 'Check if the CCTVs are there. Sometimes they are installed but not functioning. All of that has to be checked. Every four to six months, call for a report and depute education officers to conduct surprise inspections. This should not be limited to Mumbai but extended to other parts of the state as well.'advertisementSchools are also required to install physical complaint boxes as part of a broader initiative to strengthen child safety and ensure compliance with the Pocso Act. The court directed the state to ensure that these boxes are opened regularly and that no laxity is shown in addressing any complaints received.The bench further stressed that every parents' group in schools across the state must be informed about the GR so they can carry out independent checks.'We want regular monitoring and detailed data, with charts for each school showing the extent of compliance,' the bench said.The Maharashtra government has been asked to submit the compliance data on August 5, when the matter will be heard next.- Ends
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