Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Rajasthan High Court Takes Note of Jhalawar School Collapse
The High Court is looking into the school building collapse in Jhalawar because it was very sad.
The court wants to know why schools are in bad shape even though the government spends money on them.
They want to check all schools to see if they're safe and have parents report problems.
The court also wants people who built unsafe schools to be held responsible.
Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Jhalawar school building collapse.
Court demands a detailed report from central and state governments.
The court expressed displeasure over inadequate infrastructure despite budget allocation.
The court cited surveys showing dilapidated school conditions, lack of utilities.
Court directs surveys and recommends a complaint redressal mechanism for unsafe buildings.
- Who
- Rajasthan High Court, central and state governments.
- What
- The Rajasthan High Court took action following a school collapse in Jhalawar.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but following the Jhalawar incident.
- Where
- Rajasthan High Court; School in Jhalawar, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To address the condition of school infrastructure and ensure student safety.
Court/Public
Government/Officials
Accountability and Infrastructure
Court/Public
Strict adherence to safety and infrastructure standards.
Government/Officials
Failure in infrastructure maintenance and allocation of funds.
- Event
- Jhalawar school building collapse
- Court Action
- Suo motu cognizance by Rajasthan High Court
- Focus
- School infrastructure and safety
- Directive
- Thorough survey of school buildings
- Recommendation
- Online portal for complaints
- Concern
- Dilapidated condition of school infrastructure
Sources
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6-Year-Old Killed, Teacher Injured After Slab Holding School Gate Collapses In Rajasthan
Rajasthan: School gate collapses in Jaisalmer; 9-year-old student dies, teacher injured
Another school tragedy in Rajasthan: 6-yr-old killed
Centre Directs States, UTs To Conduct Safety Audits In Schools After Rajasthan Tragedy
Child dies after gate falls on him at Rajasthan govt school in another mishap days after roof collapse killed 7 students
School gate pillar collapses in Jaisalmer killing 9-year-old student, injuring a teacher