A directive from the Hathua General Nursing and Midwifery School in Gopalganj district, Bihar, prohibiting female students from marrying during their academic session led to significant backlash. The notice, issued on April 16, warned that students who married would be removed from college rolls. Following public outrage from students, parents, and social media, the civil surgeon, Dr. Birendra Prasad, annulled the order, stating that a student's right to education cannot be restricted by marital status. An inquiry was launched to investigate the principal's actions. In response to the criticism, principal Mansi Singh clarified that the notice was not a ban but rather an advisory aimed at encouraging students to focus on their studies, as marriage-related requests had been affecting attendance. The notice has since been withdrawn, and further action is being considered against the principal.