| ASPECTS | DETAILS |
| Case Title | Tushar Gandhi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh |
| Introduction | The Supreme Court queried the UP government about the prosecution steps taken in the Muzaffarnagar school slapping incident where a teacher allegedly incited students to slap a pupil and made communal remarks. |
| Factual Background | A video circulated on social media showed a teacher, Tripta Tyagi, purportedly encouraging students to slap a student and make divisive comments about his religion. Tushar Gandhi, a social activist, filed a plea seeking a thorough investigation. The court appointed the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to counsel the victim and other students. The TISS report suggested detailed counselling measures. |
| Legal Issues | Prosecution of the teacher for incitement to violence and hate speech, ensuring the safety of students, compliance with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, and rules framed under it. |
| Applicable Law | Indian Penal Code, 1860; Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; relevant educational laws and guidelines. |
| Analysis | The court expressed dissatisfaction with the UP Police investigation and sought a detailed report on prosecution steps. It noted substantial compliance with counselling directions and education laws by the state government. |
| Conclusion | The court directed the UP government to provide details on prosecuting the offender and ensuring student safety. It acknowledged the progress in counselling and education law compliance. |
| Current Scenario | The case is ongoing, with the Supreme Court overseeing the prosecution and safety measures in the Muzaffarnagar school slapping incident. |
CASE SUMMARY–The Supreme Court asked the Uttar Pradesh government about the steps taken to prosecute the offender in the Muzaffarnagar school slapping case, where a teacher allegedly incited students to slap a pupil and made communal remarks. Tushar Gandhi, a social activist, filed a plea seeking a proper investigation. The court appointed the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to counselling the victim and other students. It noted substantial compliance with counselling directions and education laws by the state government. The case highlights the need for ensuring student safety and prosecution of offenders in cases of school violence and hate speech.
SOURCE – HINDUSTAN TIMES
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