Haryana Human Rights Commission Orders Probe into Karnal School Slapping Incident
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News18•30-01-2026, 13:15
Haryana Human Rights Commission Orders Probe into Karnal School Slapping Incident
- •The Haryana Human Rights Commission has ordered an inquiry into a Class 7 student being repeatedly slapped by a teacher in a private school in Karnal.
- •Justice Lalit Batra (retired) highlighted that such acts violate fundamental rights and negatively impact children's psychological well-being and dignity.
- •The commission directed the school principal to submit a detailed report on the incident, actions taken, and safeguards to prevent recurrence.
- •The incident is deemed a serious violation of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (Sections 75, 82) and the Right to Education Act, 2009 (Section 17), which prohibit corporal punishment.
- •A time-bound inquiry by the district education officer of Karnal will assess the school's compliance with anti-corporal punishment regulations.
Why It Matters: Haryana Human Rights Commission mandates probe into Karnal school slapping, emphasizing child safety and dignity.
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