Preliminary Probe A Must Before Lodging Cases Against Teachers For Disciplining Students: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently delivered a crucial judgment in the case of Sibin SV v. State of Kerala regarding the registration of criminal cases against teachers. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan emphasized the necessity of conducting a preliminary inquiry before registering criminal cases against teachers for disciplinary actions taken in educational institutions. The judgment highlights the importance of ensuring that teachers are not unfairly targeted or subjected to criminal prosecution due…