Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Bombay HC: Maharashtra Schools Lack Student Safety Measures
The Bombay High Court is worried about how safe schools in Maharashtra are.
They found that many schools don't have cameras, haven't checked the background of staff, and aren't following the rules for bus safety.
About 70% of government schools lack CCTVs.
The court is unhappy because the government isn't taking enough action to protect kids.
They have ordered the government to make the safety rule details public and will check on the progress later this month.
Bombay High Court raised concerns over the lack of implementation of child safety measures in Maharashtra schools.
Around 70% of government schools lack CCTV facilities as of August 29, 2025.
Safety measures for student transportation are not implemented in 72.29% of government schools.
The court directed the government to upload compliance details on the website within a week.
The court noted the Women and Child Development department has not yet issued guidelines for residential schools despite earlier assurances.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Government
- What
- Raised concerns over lack of school safety measure implementation.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Maharashtra schools
- Why
- Due to lapses in implementing child safety measures.
Court's Concerns
Government Action
CCTV Installation
Court's Concerns
Schools are lagging on installing CCTV cameras to ensure safety.
Government Action
The government is uploading details of compliance and deputing officers to take stock of implementation.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Government Dept.
- School Education & Sports
- Issue
- Lack of Student Safety Measures
- Schools Without CCTVs
- 70% government, 25% private
- Transportation Safety Lapses
- 72.29% government schools
- Next Hearing
- September 30
