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Meghalaya Court Upholds Denial of Bail to Accused Teachers
13 Aug
Summary
- Two teachers accused of assaulting a five-year-old student.
- Meghalaya High Court denied bail, citing prima facie case.
- Alleged assaults occurred inside a school washroom in Shillong.
The Meghalaya High Court has denied bail to two teachers implicated in the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old student. The court determined that the survivor's statement and accompanying evidence established a prima facie case, thus refusing bail at this stage.
The case originated when the child's mother filed an FIR on February 24, 2026, alleging her son was assaulted by a dance teacher and a sports teacher at BDW International School in Shillong. The young student, then in Class K-1, reportedly described being assaulted on four occasions in the school's washroom.
Police registered the complaint under the POCSO Act and arrested the accused teachers on February 25. A charge sheet was filed on April 24, 2026, confirming a prima facie case. The teachers sought bail, arguing that CCTV footage was not seized and that caretakers supervised washroom use. They also presented medical reports indicating no signs of force or penetration.
However, the state argued for the rejection of bail, emphasizing the survivor's statement. Justice W. Diengdoh noted that such allegations must be viewed seriously due to the potential for traumatic effects on children. The court upheld the denial of bail, stating that the prosecution must still prove its case during the trial.
