Nagpur, India: A private school in Nagpur has come under scrutiny after its principal and several teachers were booked for allegedly harassing a student over unpaid school fees. The incident has sparked concern among parents and education activists, raising questions about the treatment of students in fee-related disputes.

The case was registered following a complaint by the student’s family, who alleged that the school staff mentally harassed their child and threatened to withhold her exam results due to pending dues. According to the complaint, the student was singled out and verbally humiliated, causing emotional distress.

Police have booked the school principal and staff under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Juvenile Justice Act. An investigation is currently underway.

Legal experts and child rights advocates have pointed out that such actions directly violate Supreme Court and Bombay High Court orders, which state that no student should be punished, denied results, or humiliated over non-payment of fees. The law mandates that fee disputes be resolved between schools and parents, without impacting the student’s education or dignity.

The school has not yet issued an official statement on the matter. Meanwhile, the incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of student protection laws in educational institutions.