In May 2016, a college principal in Kerala suspended classes for an hour to hold a public apology session addressing a ragging incident. Was this action justified? What other situations allow a principal to suspend classes? Our college falls under the Directorate of Technical Education and Calicut University.

Under Indian law, a college principal can suspend classes to address serious situations like ragging. While a public apology session is a unique approach, it’s within the principal’s authority. Other justifications include emergencies, natural disasters, and major disruptions to the academic environment. The specific regulations of the Directorate of Technical Education and Calicut University may provide further guidance.