On World Mental Health Day, while global efforts focus on 'Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies,' India faces a domestic crisis: student suicides.
The Supreme Court's verdict in Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh (July 25, 2025) is a constitutional imperative to address this crisis.
The ruling establishes a National Task Force, led by Justice S, to tackle the issue.
The escalating epidemic of student suicides presents a profound and urgent domestic crisis.
Author's summary: India faces a student mental health crisis.