Sexual harrasment of school girls in Haryana: HC orders appearance of Education dept officials

Published on: 25 Nov 2023 at 03:00 PM

Published by: The fact news

Chandigarh, November 25

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that pulled up Education Deparmtent of Haryana for repeated instances of girls being sexually harassed and assaulted in schools in Haryana, absence of toilet.

While the Central government is vigorously pursuing the ‘Swachh Bharat’ Mission and wishing to set up toilets for every household, Justice Vinod Bhardwaj noted that in Haryana, the picture is absolutely marred amid “repeated instances of girls being sexually harassed and assaulted in schools in Haryana, absence of toilet in 538 girls schools.”

High Court slammed officials in the Department of Education for “shifting the burden” rather than “shouldering the responsibility” of meeting society’s obligation to provide quality education.

The court has sought the appearance of the top officials for the Education department in the matter.