Ragging is originally a western concept and was originally a form of social interaction between seniors and juniors in schools and colleges. However, these interactions, have taken a very brutal, inhuman and anti-social, form at times. Even some of the highly reputed colleges and institutions have a terrible history of ragging. Ragging has social, physical, political economic academic and physiological dimensions.
Definition of Ragging
Under laws in India, ragging is defined as
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Any disorderly conduct by either by acts or words spoken, the effect of which is teasing, treating or handling with rudeness any other student;
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Any rowdy or undisciplined activity, which causes annoyance, hardship or psychological harm;
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Raise fear or apprehension thereof in the minds of junior
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Asking the students to do an act or perform something, which such student will not do in ordinary course, which has the effect of causing shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of a junior student.
SICGM STRONGLY CONDEMS THE ACT OF RAGGING