Fired for allegedly standing by nearly 40 Std X students who had been sexually harassed by their Algebra teacher, an Andheri school principal now has to suffer the added ignominy of watching the teacher go back to work while she sits at home.

The principal is also concerned about the teacher, who is out on bail, harassing more students as his reinstatement is allegedly in violation of the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which states that any school staffer accused of molesting or harassing a child should be debarred from work, until proven not guilty.