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India's Corporal Punishment Debate Revived by Teacher’s Death

Updated 2026-08-26 13:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The death of a student in India has reignited the debate over corporal punishment. The incident raises questions about why such practices continue despite a ban.

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Al Jazeera

A teacher’s slap, student’s death revive India’s corporal punishment debate

Teja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?

2026-08-26 13:22 UTC