Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
← Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
IV — RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS · Section 17

Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment to child

Not yet verified with the latest version of the bare act.
Text as per India Code

(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.

Judgments on Section 17