As images of pupils signing the Sanskrit oath became widely circulated, the state government ordered Dean A Rathinavel's departure, stating that he would be placed on a waiting list for future assignments.
More than seven decades ago, the drafters of India's constitution stated that these frequently regressive and patriarchal rules should be replaced with an universal civil code.
Virbhadra's success in the Mandi Lok Sabha bypoll demonstrated that her name continues to generate compassion among voters.