Teachers Sentenced for Sexual Crimes Against Students

In a series of recent cases, multiple educators have faced severe legal consequences for sexual offenses against minors. A special Pocso court in Gujarat sentenced teacher Darshan Suthar to 25 years in prison for repeatedly raping a 14-year-old student, with the judge also ordering compensation for the victim (source: India Today). Meanwhile, Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a private maths tutor, was jailed for six years after sexually abusing a teenage boy she tutored online, with her actions revealed through incriminating messages discovered by the boy's mother (source: Daily Mail). Steven Jackson, formerly head of English at Upton Hall School, was banned for life after engaging in sexual acts with a student, using his position to groom her (source: Manchester Evening News). In another case, madrasa teacher Sidhiq received an astonishing 86-year sentence for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy, with the court swiftly addressing the crime within nine months of the complaint (source: The Hindu). These cases highlight the ongoing issues of abuse within educational settings and the legal system's commitment to addressing such crimes against children.