Supreme Court’s Wake-Up Call for Kashmir

As a lawyer from the valley, I see why this judgement offers a crucial chance to protect our students’ mental health.

- Syed Arsalan Abid

I have seen many battles in courtrooms, but none as heartbreaking as those that begin far from legal disputes, especially in classrooms, hostels, and homes across Kashmir.

The relentless pressure on our students to score high marks feels like a shadow that darkens their every step. Too often, this pressure turns into tragedy.

Last week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that brought this silent crisis into the open.

Triggered by the suicide of a student in Visakhapatnam, the Court went beyond ordering a probe. It issued clear, binding directions to protect students’ mental health nationwide.

For Kashmir, where students face the extra weight of living in a strife zone, this judgment offers a vital lifeline.