Student slapping incident: SC issues notice to UP govt, directs it to file reply by September 25

In response to the Muzaffarnagar child slapping case, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government. The Court has directed the state police to provide an action taken report regarding the incident and the measures taken to ensure the safety of the victim and their family. The apex court has also agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Tushar Gandhi, who is seeking the formulation of guidelines aimed at preventing such incidents.