Special School Principal and Teacher Convicted for Sexual Assault of Disabled Students: Mumbai POCSO Court
The Bombay High Court has acquitted Sanjay Hardas Bhagchandani, a private tuition teacher, who was earlier convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Indian Penal Code for allegedly sexually assaulting his minor student. The judgment was delivered by Justice R. M. Joshi on 19 December 2025, setting aside the conviction recorded by the Special POCSO Court, Thane. Allegations Against The Accused According to the prosecution,…