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Why corporal punishment persists in Indian classrooms despite the ban

A WHO report found that corporal punishment causes overloading of biological systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, and nutritional systems, and changes in brain structure and function. It also causes mental health issues and impairs cognitive and socio-emotional development in children

14 Nov 2026 1:26 pm