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Harassed by teacher and seniors in college


13-Sep-2023 (In Civil Law)
I study in IHM Guwhati, 2nd year, from Kolkata. While taking dinner one day I was slapped and beaten by a local 3rd year who claimed that I have taken more food than them. Next day I thought of doing a FIR but one of my friend uploaded a filthy status on Facebook which bears my name, and to save him I could not do the FIR. The warden being on their side called me and harassed me by saying things which I do inside my room like smoking and stoning. He turned the total case and took absolutely no notice of the fact that I was beaten. He also asked me to give a letter mentioning that if anyone does any filthy things in the hostel, I will be punished. So when I said I will talk to Principal about the letter he changed the case and wanted to talk personally with my father. He threatened my father that if I do anything like that again I will be debarred from college but did not even mention about my harassment. I want to know what can I do in this tyranny of seniors and corrupted teachers.
Answers (2)

Answer #1
930 votes
As per supreme court orders every university now has a body who will deal with such women issues. You cannot approach any court without writing any representation to the university as it is considered to be an appropriate forum.
ndia's National Anti-Ragging Helpline started working in June 2009 to help students in distress due to ragging. It consists of an email id and a 24-hour toll-free number, where it is not necessary for the student to tell his or her name, although it is advisable that the students register the complaints in their name. Provision for anonymous complaints was considered of utmost important at the time of establishment of the helpline, since the victim after making the complaint remains with or close to the culprits, away from a fully secure environment. Since many ragging deaths, like Aman Kachroo's,[5] occurred due to seniors taking a revenge of the complaint made, anonymous complaints were equally allowed at the helpline.

Within 15 minutes of receiving the complaint, it is forwarded to the head of the institution and the local police authorities through phone and email, who take prompt action against the perpetrators of ragging.[6] The functioning of the helpline is monitored by an independent NGO, at present Aman Movement, which lists all the complaints received and the action taken on them.[7]

There has been a change in the email id of the helpline, from [email protected][8] to [email protected].[9] The second email id is in working condition since 2012, when the portal antiragging.in was launched.

The helpline provides a complaint number to each victim, and the victim should inquire about the action taken within 24 to 48 hours.

Answer #2
902 votes
Hello,

I deeply regret the abuse that you are going through.

Does your institute have an anti- ragging committee? If yes, then I suggest you go directly to them. If not, then you need to file an FIR. There are strict laws regarding ragging and abusing powers.
If you still require assistance regarding this then I suggest you consult a lawyer directly. If you want any recommendation, then let me know and I'll help you out.

Regards,

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