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Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to implement guidelines against corporal punishment in schools – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP) as outlined by the NCPCR.Justice SM Subramaniam observed that corporal punishment was unacceptable, as outlined in Section 17(1) of the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009.The court emphasised that resorting to corporal punishment was not a viable approach to guide children; rather, efforts should be focused on treating children with dignity and respect.Justice Subramaniam issued this directive to the Principal Secretary of the School Education Department during recent interim proceedings on a ... Read more