Teacher Acquitted in Student's Death Case

A sessions court in Khed has acquitted a teacher from an Alandi boarding school of attempted murder and culpable homicide charges. These charges stemmed from the death of an 11-year-old student who allegedly died from medical complications after an assault 10 to 11 days prior.

The student's mother filed a complaint on February 20, 2020, leading to the teacher's arrest. The victim passed away on March 27, 2020, while hospitalized. The accused was released on bail on January 11, 2023.

Additional sessions judge A.S. Sayyad stated that the prosecution's evidence was "brittle and scanty," insufficient to prove the charges. The court questioned the basis for the culpable homicide charge, noting the absence of a medical certificate regarding the injury's nature from the first treating doctor.

Furthermore, seven fellow students who were presented as witnesses did not support the prosecution's case during the trial. The court also highlighted gaps in witness testimonies, concluding that the investigation was not properly conducted and was not free from doubt.