Police have registered a case against the principal of a government school in Jagadhri, Yamunanagar district, after a Class XI student alleged he was slapped for reaching school 10 minutes late. The student is a gold medallist wrestler.
FIR Filed Under Juvenile Justice Act and BNS
The complaint was filed by the student's father, Shashidhar, of Jagadhri. An FIR was registered under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, along with Sections 115 and 351 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at City police station, Jagadhri, on September 3.
The case was registered 35 days after the incident. Police first obtained legal opinion from the District Attorney of Yamunanagar and examined the medical test reports before filing the FIR.
Family Counsel Details the Case
Sharing details of the case, the victim's family counsel, Advocate Bhupinder Kumar, said the 17-year-old student of the government school was allegedly slapped by the principal for arriving late.
"The 17-year-old student was slapped by the principal for reaching school 10 minutes late." — Advocate Bhupinder Kumar, family counsel
The student, who is also a gold medallist wrestler, has alleged physical mistreatment by the school authority. The case highlights concerns about disciplinary actions taken by school officials against students.
Our Take: Discipline Should Never Cross Into Violence
To put it plainly, this case raises serious questions about how schools handle student discipline. A 10-minute delay does not justify physical punishment under any circumstances. The law is clear — children are protected under the Juvenile Justice Act, and schools must follow proper procedures when addressing student misconduct.
The fact that the FIR took 35 days to register, pending legal opinion and medical report review, shows the system working cautiously. But it also shows how such cases can get delayed, which may discourage other families from coming forward.
What matters now is that the investigation proceeds fairly. If the allegations are proven, it should send a strong message that no authority figure — regardless of position — can physically harm a child. Schools should be safe spaces for learning, not places where students fear punishment for minor mistakes.
Parents should also be aware that they have legal recourse if their children face similar treatment. Filing a complaint and seeking legal help, as this family did, is the right step toward accountability.