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Section 17 – Prohibition Of Physical Punishment And Mental Harassment To Child

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

CHAPTER IV: RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS

Section 17: Prohibition Of Physical Punishment And Mental Harassment To Child

Bare Act

(1) No child shall be subjected to physical punishment or mental harassment.

(2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be liable to disciplinary action under the service rules applicable to such person.

Simplified Act and examples below are previews.

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Simplified Act

(1) Children should not

Explanation using examples

Imagine a situation where a 10-year-old student named Rohan fails to complete his homework. His teacher, Mr. Sharma, frustra

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