Mumbai Shocker: Female Teacher Held For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Male Student For The Past One Year

When Did The Abuse Start?

Police said the woman, an English teacher, had taught the boy when he was in Class XI. During meetings in December 2023 to organise a dance group for the school’s annual function, she admitted developing feelings for him. In January 2024, she allegedly made inappropriate sexual gestures towards the student.

When the student initially resisted, she is said to have involved a female acquaintance who reportedly told him that relations between older women and teenage boys have ‘become quite common’ and were ‘meant for each other’, pressuring him into responding.

Allegations of Sexual Assault

Once contact was established outside the school, the teacher reportedly picked up the student in her car and drove him to secluded areas. One of the police officers told HT, “She picked him up in her sedan, took him to an isolated spot, and forcefully undressed him and assaulted him.” The officer further shared, “Over the next few days, when the student developed acute anxiety, she even gave him some anti-anxiety pills.”

As the months passed, the assaults escalated. The police say she took the student to five-star hotels, where she allegedly served him alcohol and continued the sexual abuse. The incidents reportedly occurred multiple times over the year.

Family Noticed Changes And Took Action

The boy’s family became concerned after noticing changes in his behaviour. He appeared anxious and emotionally disturbed. They asked him what was wrong, and that’s when he opened up and shared what had happened.

After completing his Class 12 exams, the family hoped the issue had passed. However, the teacher allegedly attempted to reach out to the boy again through their domestic help, prompting the family to take action. A complaint was filed, and the case was registered.

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Legal Action And Arrest

After the complaint was filed, the teacher was taken into custody by the Dadar Police under serious charges, including sections of the POCSO Act,the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). She faces allegations of aggravated sexual assault and is currently in police custody.

A police officer close to the investigation, told HT, “We have registered a case under sections 4 (penetrative sexual assault), 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) and 17 (abetment of offences) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.”

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Rise In Crimes Against Children In India

According to the report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), crimes against children in India rose by 16.2% between 2020 and 2021.

As of September 30, 2024, figures shared by the High Courts show that 750 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including 408 courts dedicated to POCSO cases, are active across 30 States and Union Territories. Together, they have dealt with over 2.87 lakh cases, including more than 1.8 lakh cases under the POCSO Act.

According to Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Women and Child Development, it states, “Department of Justice is implementing a scheme for setting up Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) including Exclusive POCSO Courts for expeditious trial and disposal of cases related to rape and POCSO cases. As per the information received from High Courts, as of 31.01.2025, 754 FTSCs, including 404 exclusive POCSO Courts, are functional in 30 States/UTs, which have disposed more than 3,06,000 cases.”

This case is a reminder that abuse can occur anywhere, even in trusted environments. Early communication, timely reporting, and awareness are crucial to protecting vulnerable students.

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