Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Teacher Arrested After Student Dies From Sit-Up Punishment
A teacher in Palghar, India, was arrested after a 13-year-old student died from doing 100 sit-ups as punishment for being late to school.
The teacher knew the girl was physically weak but still made her do the exercise, which caused her health to worsen and eventually led to her death.
The teacher has been charged with culpable homicide and cruelty towards a child, and the investigation is ongoing.
13-year-old Kajal died after being forced to do 100 sit-ups as punishment for tardiness
Teacher Mamta Yadav arrested for culpable homicide and cruelty towards a child
Kajal's health deteriorated due to excessive strain, leading to lung swelling and breathing difficulties
Teacher knew Kajal was physically weak but still administered the punishment
Case registered under Section 105 and 75 of the BNS; investigation ongoing
- Who
- Mamta Yadav (teacher), Kajal (student)
- What
- Forced Kajal to do 100 sit-ups as punishment for tardiness
- When
- November 8, 2025
- Where
- Shri Hanumant Vidyamandir High School, Sativali, Palghar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Kajal was late for school
Teacher's Side
Parents' and Public's Side
Punishment Extent
Teacher's Side
Teacher claims punishment was not excessive
Parents' and Public's Side
Public and parents argue punishment was harsh and inappropriate
- Victim's Age
- 13 years old
- School
- Shri Hanumant Vidyamandir High School, Sativali
- Teacher's Name
- Mamta Yadav
- Punishment
- 100 sit-ups
- Date of Incident
- November 8, 2025
- Date of Death
- November 14, 2025
Sources
Palghar Teacher Arrested After Class 6 Girl Dies Following 100 Sit-Up Punishment; Booked Under BNS For Culpable Homicide
Maharashtra Teacher Held After Schoolgirl Dies Following ‘100 Sit-Ups’ Punishment
Teacher held over student’s death after ‘100 sit-ups’ punishment at Palghar school
Teacher who forced Class 6 girl to do '100 sit-ups' arrested
Palghar 100 Sit-Up Case: After Teacher’s Arrest In Class 6 Girl’s Death, Father Demands Action Against Headmaster | Video
