On paper, we have:
Anti-ragging committees
Helplines
Mandatory affidavits
Workshops during induction
But in practice:
Complaints often ignored or downplayed
Victims fear retaliation
‘Soft ragging’ treated as harmless fun
Hostel wardens and faculty sometimes turn a blind eye
What would actually help? Anonymous peer support groups? Faculty training? Stronger legal enforcement? Real cultural change from seniors themselves?