Kerala Govt Seeks 45 More Days to Finalise Anti-Ragging Amendment Bill

The Kerala Government informed the Kerala High Court that at least 45 additional days are required to finalise the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The State said the draft Bill has been vetted by the Law Department and is awaiting approval of the Chief Minister before being placed before the Council of Ministers and subsequently the State Assembly.

The submission was made during the hearing of a PIL filed by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority seeking stricter anti-ragging measures.

Taking note of the status, the High Court listed the matter for further consideration on January 6, 2026.

[Kerala State Legal Service Authority v. Government of Kerala & Ors.]