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Bengaluru teacher booked for beating Class 9 girl with stick
A Class 9 girl was allegedly beaten with a stick by her maths teacher at a private school in north Bengaluru on Tuesday, prompting police to register a case. The mother's complaint says the teacher struck her daughter on the hand and back, causing swelling. The family had complained to the class teacher and school management but got no appropriate response.
The mother also alleged her daughter had faced similar treatment three times before. Police registered a case under BNS Section 118 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons). A senior officer said the teacher admitted beating the girl after she was caught fighting with another student. Police issued a notice to the teacher and are investigating further.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Corporal punishment in Indian schools is banned under the Right to Education Act, 2009 (Section 17), yet cases persist. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) guidelines require schools to set up internal complaints committees. Here, the mother alleges management inaction, which if proven, could expose the school to penalties under the Juvenile Justice Act. The teacher's admission to beating the girl for fighting raises questions about discipline versus abuse. Watch for police charge sheet, which will determine whether this is treated as a simple hurt case or aggravated under BNS Section 118. The next step: the teacher's police notice may lead to suspension by the school board.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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