2. Ragging
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Any person who commits, or participates in,
Tagging, within or outside an educational institution, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall on conviction after summary trial before a Magistrate be liable, to rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and may also be ordered to pay compensation of an amount determined by court, to the person in respect of whom the offence was committed for the injuries caused to such person.
educational institution
“educational institution” means — @ (g) a Higher Educational Institution; (a) (b) any other Institution recognized under Chapter IV of the Universities Act…
A person who, whilst committing ragging causes
ragging
“ragging” means any act which causes or is likely to cause physicai or psychological injury or mental pain or fear to a student or a member of the staff of an educational institution;
Sexual harassment or grievous hurt to any student ora member of the staff, of an educational institution shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall on conviction after summary trial before a Magistrate be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years and may also be ordered to pay compensation ofan amount determined by court, to the person in respect of whom the offence was committed for the injuries caused to such person.
sexual harassment
“sexual harassment” means the use of criminal force, words or actions to cause sexual annoyance or harassment to a student or a member of the staff, of an educattonal institution;