IIULER Goa Students Subjected to Ragging: University Acknowledges Wrongdoing

• Newly admitted students at IIULER Goa were subjected to ragging on campus on August 9.
• The incident involved intimidation, physical assault, and humiliation of first-year students by members of the same batch.
• The university has acknowledged the wrongdoing and promised accountability through an official inquiry.
• The incident raises concerns about ragging in Indian law schools and highlights the need for effective measures to prevent such incidents.

Seniority does not give any student authority over another student's body, dignity, or safety. What happened was not tradition, initiation, or harmless mischief. It was wrong, and we say so plainly and together.

A disturbing incident of ragging has been reported at the India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER) in Goa. According to a statement issued by the university, newly admitted first-year students were subjected to intimidation, physical assault, and humiliation on campus. The incident occurred on August 9, just two days after the university's orientation day event, Deeksharambh. The statement acknowledged that those responsible for the ragging were members of the same batch as the victims.

Ragging is a serious issue in Indian law schools, and it has been a subject of concern for regulatory bodies such as the Bar Council of India (BCI). The BCI has taken steps to address ragging incidents in law schools, including the establishment of a National Legal Academy for compulsory lawyer training. However, despite these efforts, ragging continues to be a problem in many law schools across the country. In this context, the incident at IIULER is particularly disturbing and raises questions about the effectiveness of existing measures to prevent ragging.

The incident at IIULER has significant implications for the safety and well-being of students in educational institutions. Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of this incident as a potential precedent for addressing hazing or bullying in educational settings, which may have implications for their clients' safety and well-being. The university's response to the incident, including its statement acknowledging the wrongdoing and promising accountability, is also noteworthy. It highlights the importance of prompt action and transparency in addressing such incidents.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of this incident as a potential precedent for addressing hazing or bullying in educational institutions, which may have implications for their clients' safety and well-being.

Source: Original reporting via Bar & Bench