What the Punjab and Haryana HC said about protecting LGBTQIA+ students in schools? | Explained

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court called on schools to follow the Sukdeb Saha guidelines when addressing LGBTQIA+ students. The guidance arose in a petition concerning a student who died by suicide in 2022 after alleged bullying, harassment and sexual assault at school.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court asked schools to ensure that Sukdeb Saha guidelines are followed while dealing with a petition filed by the mother of a 16-year-old student who died by suicide in 2022 after allegations of prolonged bullying, harassment and sexual assault at school