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Mangaluru assault case: High court says teachers have no right to hit students

  •   Wed, Jul 08 2026 01:18:27 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jul 8: The high court (HC) has observed that teachers have no authority to slap or kick children in schools and said that no teacher should resort to such acts.

The observation was made by a single-judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna while hearing a petition filed by a Mangaluru-based teacher seeking to quash a criminal case registered against her for allegedly assaulting a schoolgirl.

During the hearing, the court questioned the petitioner, asking, "Why did you hit the child?" The bench remarked that no teacher has the authority to assault children and said, "We will not let such people go."

Although the petitioner's counsel attempted to offer an explanation, the court declined to hear the justification, issued a notice to the government, and adjourned the hearing.

It may be recalled, the case was registered at the Surathkal police station in Mangaluru based on a complaint filed by the mother of a six-year-old student.

According to the complaint, the same teacher had allegedly assaulted the child on an earlier occasion, following which the girl's mother had informed the school management. The school management and the principal had then held discussions and resolved the matter.

However, the mother alleged that despite the earlier intervention, the teacher again assaulted her daughter with a stick on January 30. She informed the school management about the incident.

Although one member of the school management denied the allegation, a fellow student who was questioned reportedly confirmed that the assault had taken place.

Based on these allegations, the complainant sought legal action against the teacher. Acting on the complaint, the police registered a case against the teacher under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.

The teacher has approached the high court seeking the quashing of the criminal proceedings.

 

 

 
  

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 09 2026

    Very good judgement By Justice Nagaprasanna sir. This judgement will go a long way in restoring self prestige of student and parents. Time has changed and teachers. Parents also should change accordingly keeping in pace the future of students. Compliments to Dear judge Nagaprasanna sir.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Jul 08 2026

    Its a fact that teachers or Parents shouldnt hit or beat children is come out.Still not only parents or teachers are doing this is come in Papers many times.Eve some students ,children died even in North or by such attacks .Still teachers are repeating here and there thinking they can bring children order?WRONG WAY:In olden days it was practiced .But now times are changed.Let children be children.Correct them by other methods so they can self realise their mistake.Hope this teacher learned her lesson.

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  • Kiran, Bengaluru/Kudla

    Wed, Jul 08 2026

    i agree for what you have told that "Let children be children. Correct them by other methods so they can self realise their mistake". What if they don't? While teachers absolutely shouldn't resort to physical violence, we also need to talk about the root of the problem: parenting and upbringing. Look around at malls, streets, and buses today, the public behaviour of this newer generation (Gen Z, Alpha) is vastly different from how kids in the '90s were raised. I am a parent myself, and my children know how to behave because boundaries were taught at home. I’m not defending abuse in this specific case, but generally speaking, basic mannerisms and respect need to be taught by parents first. If they don't learn them at home, it creates a massive challenge everywhere else.

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  • Samadarshi, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 08 2026

    Here’s a revised version that incorporates your point while avoiding assuming facts that are not established. Since the case is still subject to legal proceedings, it’s better to frame it as an opinion rather than stating that hiring a lawyer was wrong as a matter of fact. ⸻ When a Teacher Raises a Hand Against a Six-Year-Old, the Classroom Loses Its Soul Schools are meant to be places where children feel safe, loved, and inspired. They are not places where a six-year-old child should experience fear at the hands of the very person entrusted with shaping young minds. The alleged assault on a UKG student is deeply disturbing and deserves the strongest condemnation. A child of six is too young to fully understand mistakes, but every good teacher understands that children at this age learn through patience, affection, and gentle guidance—not through physical punishment. The measure of a great teacher is not how loudly they can discipline a child, but how calmly they can correct one. What is perhaps most disheartening is the response after the incident. If the allegations are true, the first instinct should have been to visit the child’s parents, express genuine remorse, apologise unconditionally, and assure them that such an incident would never happen again. A sincere apology can never erase the pain caused to a child, but it reflects humanity, humility, and accountability. Instead, the matter has reached the courts, with considerable resources reportedly being spent on legal proceedings. Every individual has the legal right to defend themselves in court, and that right must be respected. Yet, from a moral perspective, one cannot help but wonder whether the same effort and resources could have been devoted first to healing the emotional wounds of the child and rebuilding the trust of the parents. Teaching is not merely a profession; it is a sacred responsibility. Society reveres teachers because they shape the character of future generations. The moment a teacher resorts to violence against a helpless child, that sacred trust is shaken. Physical punishment does not build discipline—it builds fear. It does not create respect—it creates emotional scars. The Karnataka High Court’s observation that children cannot be taught by beating them is a reminder that compassion must always prevail over anger in a classroom. Schools should adopt an uncompromising zero-tolerance policy towards corporal punishment and ensure that every teacher is trained in positive and child-friendly methods of discipline. As a parent, grandparent, or simply as a member of society, it is impossible not to feel saddened by such incidents. Every child who walks into a classroom carries dreams, innocence, and complete trust in the adults around them. That trust is priceless. It must never be broken. No lesson is so important that it justifies raising a hand against a six-year-old child. A teacher’s greatest strength lies not in authority, but in kindness; not in punishment, but in patience; not in fear, but in love. That is the true essence of education, and it is the standard every educator should strive to uphold.

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