Supreme Court Directs Schools to Teach Safe and Unsafe Touch to Children
· India · Live Law
The Supreme Court has directed educational institutions to educate children on safe and unsafe touch while mandating comprehensive training for teachers to identify grooming and abuse. A bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma also emphasised that children possess a fundamental right to access and use the internet safely. The court observed that preventive education in schools is crucial for child safety and early detection of abuse. Additionally, the bench called for robust institutional mechanisms to support victims and ensure accountability across states. The specific timeline and implementation framework for these nationwide guidelines are yet to be detailed by authorities.
Why it matters
This directive impacts school administrations, teachers, and students nationwide by establishing mandatory safety education and grooming identification protocols across Indian educational institutions.
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