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august 2001

Supreme Court of India · 2001-08-24

M.S. GREWAL vs DEEP CHAND SOOD

Citation / case number
SC 1996/79019
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
M.S. GREWAL
Respondent
DEEP CHAND SOOD
Author
UMESH C BANERJEE A.P. MISRA
Bench
UMESH C BANERJEE A.P. MISRA

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the tragic drowning of fourteen students during a school picnic, emphasizing the negligence of teachers in supervising the children near a dangerous river. The Court held that the school authorities failed to ensure the safety of the students, violating their duty of care. The Court directed the need for accountability and compensation for the victims' families under Article 21 of the Constitution, affirming the importance of safeguarding children's welfare in educational settings.

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