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
(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.
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