Singapore’s Caning Rule Sparks Debate: Why Is Hitting Children In Schools Still An Option? Where India Stands
Last Updated:May 07, 2026, 11:55 IST Corporal punishment triggers harmful psychological physiological effects on children, per UNICEF. Children experience physical harm and pain, and feel threatened In India, despite the ban on corporal punishment in schools, enforcement remains uneven. Reports of physical punishment continue to emerge from different parts of the country. Singapore has introduced…