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Ragging in a WhatsApp group
What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).
Make my own list — free, 2 minutesYour situation
- Who is doing it? In group chats / online
Where you stand
- In your favour Colleges can be penalised by UGC for not acting on ragging complaints.
Do these now
- Complaint on 1800-180-5522 or antiragging.in
Sent to the college, university and police; can be confidential. Where: antiragging.in
Papers to gather
- Dated notes: what happened, where, who was there
Committees decide on specific incidents. Where: Write in your phone notes now. - Group chat messages, voice notes, videos
Hard to deny. Where: Phone. - Names of witnesses and friends you told
Committees speak to witnesses.
You may also need, depending on your answers
- Medical record of any injury — Needed for a police case.
What the law says
UGC anti-ragging regulations require every college to have an Anti-Ragging Committee and Squad and to act on complaints. The National Anti-Ragging Helpline (1800-180-5522, 24x7) forwards complaints to the college, university and police. Serious cases are also crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
General information, not legal advice.
Saboot will also ask
- Are you safe right now?
- Have you told anyone official?
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Sources
The full guide: Ragging, bullying or harassment at college or hostel · All situations