BHOPAL, March 7 -- In a significant move to protect students from physical and psychological abuse, the Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued a directive prohibiting corporal punishment in all schools across the state. The directive applies to both government and private schools, reinforcing legal measures against such practices.
According to the notification sent to District Education Officers (DEOs), corporal punishment, along with any form of physical or mental harassment and discrimination, is a violation under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The directive specifically references Section 17(2) of the RTE Act and Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), emphasizing that offenders will face strict legal c...