Section 17
Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment to child.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
About this Act
An Act to provide for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.
(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.
(2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be liable to disciplinary action under the service rules applicable to such person.