Kerala HC says no criminal case against teacher if intention of beating is to guide
The Morning Standard|July 05, 2024
THE Kerala High Court has said a criminal case will not stand against a teacher for beating a student if the intention is to guide the individual towards academic improvement.

Justice A Badharudeen issued the order in response to a petition filed by Jomi, an English teacher and the principal of St Joseph School, Thottuva, seeking to dismiss the case. The teacher was accused of beating a 13-year-old Class-VIII girl after she failed to secure fair marks on a test paper.

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