Till February 2024, six months down, SC directions had been defiantly not adhered to, and still some crucial issues remain unaddressed. Farasat also contended that, the affidavit submitted by the State Government regarding the recommendations contained in the TISS report was “inadequate”. [9] Abraham Thomas, “‘Why weren’t students counselled’: SC rebukes UP in Muzaffarnagar slapping case”, Hindustan Times, February 9, 2024. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/why-weren-t-students-counselled-sc-rebukes-up-in-muzaffarnagar-slapping-case-101707494991430.html. 45, https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2023/35839/35839_2023_7_45_50289_Order_09-Feb-2024.pdf[12] “Slapping by classmates: Counselling workshops being held at Muzaffarnagar school for students, UP tells SC”, Indian Express, March 2, 2024. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/slapping-by-classmates-counselling-workshops-being-held-at-muzaffarnagar-school-for-students-up-tells-sc-9191211/. [13] Srishti Ojha, “UP student slapping case: Top Court seeks status report from state on counselling”, India Today, March 1, 2024. https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/up-student-slapping-case-supreme-court-seeks-status-report-on-counselling-workshop-2509180-2024-03-01.

Source: The Hindu March 05, 2024 11:58 UTC