India·Source-based summary

Schools can restrict mobile phones, long hair, saysKerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Students must follow school rules on hair grooming and called for uniform guidelines. Teachers may check students’ bags to prevent them from carrying harmful items, including intoxicating substances, but must respect their dignity, says the panel

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 24 Oct 2026, 02:26 pm. Editorial policy.

India — The Hindu