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Crime
Meghalaya HC Rejects Bail for Two Teachers Accused of Assaulting 5-Year-Old
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Meghalaya High Court denied bail to two teachers facing charges of sexually assaulting a 5‑year‑old child, keeping them in custody pending trial.
On Tuesday, the Meghalaya High Court ruled that two teachers accused of sexually assaulting a 5‑year‑old child would remain in custody while the case proceeds. The judges cited the seriousness of the allegations and the potential risk of the accused tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.
The teachers, who work at a local school, are charged under the Indian Penal Code for sexual assault and for violating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The court noted that the victim’s age and the nature of the crime warrant strict scrutiny.
In its order, the court emphasized that bail is a privilege, not a right, and that the accused must demonstrate that they pose no danger to society or the investigation. The judges declined to grant bail on the grounds that the evidence is strong and the accused have a history of similar complaints.
The case will now move to the trial phase, with a hearing scheduled for next month. If found guilty, the teachers could face imprisonment and a permanent ban from teaching positions.
The teachers, who work at a local school, are charged under the Indian Penal Code for sexual assault and for violating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The court noted that the victim’s age and the nature of the crime warrant strict scrutiny.
In its order, the court emphasized that bail is a privilege, not a right, and that the accused must demonstrate that they pose no danger to society or the investigation. The judges declined to grant bail on the grounds that the evidence is strong and the accused have a history of similar complaints.
The case will now move to the trial phase, with a hearing scheduled for next month. If found guilty, the teachers could face imprisonment and a permanent ban from teaching positions.