UPSC Aspirants' Death | Supreme Court Seeks States/UTs Response On Draft Model Rules For Regulation Of Private Coaching Centres

The Supreme Court directed states and Union Territories to provide a response regarding the draft model rules for regulating private coaching centers in the wake of a UPSC aspirant’s death. The case arose after the tragic death of a student, allegedly due to pressures faced while preparing for competitive exams. The Court asked for responses from states to address whether there should be uniform regulations for such centers to ensure student welfare. The decision highlights the need for a regulatory framework to address the pressures and conditions at private coaching institutes.