Bahra University - Shimla Hills

child mental harassment case

Himachal High Court Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rakesh Kainthla

Calling a child a ‘thief’ and threatening jail is prima facie mental cruelty, rules Himachal High Court

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July 12, 2026

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Parwanoo school principal seeking to quash an FIR for allegedly calling a Class 7 student a "thief" and threatening him with jail. The court ruled that such actions inherently cause mental agony to a child.