“Physical Violence in School Disguised as Discipline or Education is Cruel”: HC Criticizes Teacher After Class 6 Student Names Her in Suicide Note

A class 6 student’s suicide note blamed Sister Mercy for distress, leading to a court case. The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed Sister Mercy’s plea to quash a chargesheet, emphasizing that subjecting a child to violence contradicts their right to life. The court ruled that disputed facts could not be adjudicated and evidence must be presented to substantiate the defense.