No Relief Granted to Teacher Who Molested Minor Student in the Name of Medical Check-Up; Appeal Dismissed: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has dismissed the appeal of a government school teacher convicted for sexually harassing a minor student under the guise of a medical check-up. Justice Pranjal Das, delivering the judgment on July 20, 2026, confirmed the trial court's order and refused to alter the sentence already served by the appellant. The case highlights the importance of protecting minors from sexual abuse, even when the perpetrator attempts to…