Statutory Anti-Ragging Cell & Zero-Tolerance Policy
Gurukul Vidyapeeth English High School & Jr. College enforces an unyielding, zero-tolerance policy against any form of ragging, intimidation, or harassment. We guarantee an intellectually rigorous, respectful, and safe campus environment for every student from Jr. KG through Class XII.
24×7 Anti-Ragging Emergency Helplines
If you or someone you know is experiencing ragging or harassment, contact any of the official helplines immediately.
What Constitutes Ragging Under Maharashtra Law?
Under Section 2(e) of the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999, ragging involves any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written, or by an act that causes teasing, treating with rudeness, financial extortion, or psychological harm.
Physical Abuse & Coercion
Any act of assault, physical force, pushing, striking, or causing bodily harm or danger to health.
Verbal Harassment & Mockery
Name-calling, teasing, making offensive remarks, using abusive language, or humiliating a student publicly.
Psychological Intimidation
Forced isolation, fear-mongering, creating anxiety or shame, or forcing students to perform embarrassing tasks.
Financial Extortion & Demands
Demanding money, unauthorized collections, forcing students to pay for meals, errands, or personal purchases.
Digital & Cyber Harassment
Harassment via WhatsApp, social media, sending degrading messages, sharing unconsented pictures, or online bullying.
Discriminatory Conduct
Targeting any student based on language, region, community, gender, academic standing, or appearance.
Legal Penalties Under Maharashtra Act No. XXXIII of 1999
The Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act imposes stringent criminal liabilities and institutional sanctions. The institution is legally mandated to report any cognizable ragging offense to the police within 24 hours.
Whoever directly or indirectly commits, participates in, abets or propagates ragging shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term up to two years and a fine up to ₹10,000.
Any student convicted of an offense under Section 4 shall be dismissed from the educational institution and cannot be admitted to any other educational institution for a period of five years.
Immediate suspension pending inquiry, withholding admission cards/hall tickets for Maharashtra Board exams, cancellation of scholarships, and debarring from campus representation.
Institutional Anti-Ragging Committee & Flying Squad
Constitution of the official vigilance squad under the aegis of Bhagwat Prasad Gurukul Educational Trust.
| Designation in Committee | Name / Representation | Role in Institution | Contact / Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management / Trust Representative | Managing Trustee / Board Nominee | Bhagwat Prasad Gurukul Educational Trust | +91 91722 09299 |
| Head of Institution / Chairman | Principal, Gurukul Vidyapeeth | Chairman, Anti-Ragging Committee | +91 93264 46097 |
| Senior Faculty In-Charge (Science Wing) | Vice Principal (Academic Affairs) | Member Secretary & Squad Lead | Via Campus Desk |
| Senior Faculty In-Charge (Commerce & Arts) | HOD Commerce & Humanities | Faculty Representative | Via Campus Desk |
| Civil & Police Administration Liaison | Station House Officer (Local Jurisdiction) | Maharashtra Police Liaison Officer | 112 / Local Police Station |
| Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Nominee | President / Member, Executive PTA | Guardian & Community Representative | Confidential Roster |
| Student Welfare & Counseling Lead | Senior Student Counselor | Mental Health & Safe Space Officer | +91 93264 46097 |
Annual Anti-Ragging Undertaking / Affidavit (Std XI & XII)
As per Maharashtra State Board and UGC guidelines, every student and their parent/guardian must submit an online anti-ragging undertaking at the time of admission to Class XI (Science, Commerce, Arts) and Class XII.
Report an Incident to Anti-Ragging Cell
Gurukul Vidyapeeth is committed to upholding human dignity, mutual respect, and student well-being.
All grievances and inquiries are handled with absolute statutory confidentiality under Maharashtra Act No. XXXIII of 1999.