Strip Check: What Every Parent Must Know About Minors’ Rights in Schools

In Maharasthra, a principal allegedly ordered female students from Classes 5 to 10, aged approximately 10 to 15 years, to undergo strip checks following the discovery of blood stains in a school bathroom.

Minors are entitled to privacy, protection from abuse, consent, a safe educational environment, legal recourse, and confidentiality, all breached in this case. Addressing implementation gaps through training, awareness, and oversight is critical to prevent such violations and uphold children’s rights. On July 8, 2025, a school in Maharashtra’s Thane faced significant backlash after a principal … Read more