Corporal Punishment without Sexual Intent Doesn't Fall Under POCSO: SC Quashes Case Against Bengal Teacher
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<p style="text-align: justify;">On Friday, the Supreme Court heard the FIR filed against the teacher under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. It alleged that he had inappropriately touched several female students in the class. Serious allegations included placing his hand on their backs and touching their waists.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the allegations surfaced, the police registered a case against the…
'Would be like death knell': Why Supreme Court quashed POCSO case against male teacher over girl students' complaints
The allegations were that the teacher physically touched some Class X girl students, including beating them on their backs, rubbing their backs and pinching their waists, while some other students alleged that he looked at them in an inappropriate manner.
Supreme Court Dismisses POCSO Charges Against School Teacher Over Corporal Punishment Incident | 📰 LatestLY
The Supreme Court quashed a POCSO case against a school teacher, ruling that corporal punishment like hitting students without s*xual intent does not constitute s*xual assault. The Court further underscored the severe, irreversible professional and personal damage that an unfounded POCSO trial can inflict on a teacher's reputation. 📰 Supreme Court Dismisses POCSO Charges Against School Teacher Over Corporal Punishment Incident.
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