Mumbai's Pocso-convicted teacher gets fired

Mumbai | Monday | 15th October, 2018

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“On Monday, the management submitted a letter stating that they had terminated the teacher’s services. I have already filed an appeal in high court,” he said. “I will also approach the education department’s tribunal for action against wrongful termination. The case will be heard on October 19. They said they were waiting for the end of the 60-day grace period after conviction to allow an appeal to a higher court, as required under the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools Rules (MPSE), 1981..