November 25, 2024 10:12 PM

SC issues notice on PIL seeking directions to integrate legal education, self-defence training into school curriculum

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to incorporate legal education and self-defence training into the school curriculum. A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan issued notices to the Centre and state governments, seeking their responses on the matter. The plea is tentatively listed for hearing on January 7, 2024, as per the computerised case status. The petition, filed by advocate Reepak Kansal, argued that integrating...