The parent, only identified as CAK in court papers, also wants compensation and apology for the caning of her child. The government banned corporal punishment in schools in 2012 and drew up a law to protect children against abuse. The minor later said he was being beaten daily, at times by several teachers,” read the court papers. “The petitioner prays for an order compelling TSC to draw a policy that eliminates corporal punishment,” the papers read. ALSO READ: TSC gives rules for teachers in collegeThe respondents are yet to file their responses.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2018 06:33 UTC