M.S. Grewal & Anr vs Deep Chand Sood & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the negligence of teachers during a school picnic, which led to the drowning of fourteen students, constituted a breach of duty under Article 21 of the Constitution, ensuring the right to life and safety. The Court emphasized that educational institutions must exercise due care and caution in supervising students during extracurricular activities. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for a CBI inquiry and ordered the school authorities to provide adequate compensation to the victims' families.