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Forced Strip Search in school due to suspicions of carrying an E-Cig


25-Aug-2023 (In Criminal Law)
Hello! I was recently strip searched against my will in my school due to suspicions of carrying an e-cig, i was wondering if what happened was legal? my co-ordinator asked a PE teacher to check my underwear for it and i denied but she insisted and as i had a fear of my parents knowing i had to go through with it, it has been a few days and i feel horrible because the PE teacher touched me in an area i was not comfortable with. I was carrying an e-cig because I am currently trying to beat my cigarette addiction. I do not wish for the PE teacher to get into trouble as he understood my situation and didn't want to do it either but he had to because of the teacher. Please let me know the legal opinion on this, thanks!
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Answer #1
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Schools ought to have zero tolerance against any behaviour that adversely affects the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of it’s students. I’m sorry to hear that you’d to face such a scenario. You can file a complaint alleging molestation, sexual assault, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour. The resultant mental agony faced by you is an offense and considering the severity of the situation, the school authorities/management should be taken to task. Sections 354 (molestation) and 354A (sexual harassment) of IPC, and sections 7 (sexual assault) and 8 (punishment for sexual assault) of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, would come to your aid and help. I understand that you must be having several thoughts as to how to pursue the matter, considering that you feared your parents knowing about the e-cig. I’d need to gather more information to offer you legal advice considering your position and predicament. For instance, are you a major/minor?
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Answer #2
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Hey. I am really sorry that you have gone through this. Firstly, i would like to know few more details like your age, gender, and other related information. Its better to communicate over call rather than discussing it here. You can contact me on mobile number or my email for better legal advice. Regards Aaditya
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Answer #3
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Hi What has been done by your school staff is completely illegal and you are completely eligible to take an action against your offending teacher or school staff. you can contact me telephonically for advise on this matter
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