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Teacher Jailed for Demanding Obscene Photos from Minor
11 Mar
Summary
- A teacher received a 3-year sentence for demanding explicit photos from an 11-year-old girl.
- The teacher harassed the student through messages on a mobile phone.
- The court ordered the Rs 50,000 fine to be paid to the victim as compensation.
A teacher in Ahmedabad has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined Rs 50,000 for the sexual harassment of an 11-year-old girl. The accused, who was 29 at the time of the offense, worked at a private tuition class and sent messages on Snapchat to the minor student, demanding explicit photos and issuing threats. The victim's parent filed a complaint, leading to the teacher's dismissal from the coaching institute.
Following an investigation, police charged the teacher under the IPC and the Pocso Act. The court, while sentencing the accused, highlighted the significant mental impact that electronic harassment can have on a child. It was stated that the teacher, in a position of trust, misused his authority instead of protecting the student.
The court ordered that the Rs 50,000 fine be provided to the victim as compensation. The judge emphasized that leniency could not be shown due to the nature of the offense and the accused's position, deeming a strict punishment necessary to serve as a lesson.
