Murder-accused mother ‘caned’ son as ‘bible allowed’

A mother accused of murdering her son claimed in court that she had “caned” him as the Bible allowed her to do so. The 35-year-old woman from a rural village in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India, is accused of beating her 10-year-old son to death with a stick.

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the court that she had beaten her son as a form of punishment and discipline, citing biblical teachings that recommend the use of a rod for discipline.

The tragic incident has sparked a debate about the use of corporal punishment in parenting and the role of religion in justifying such actions. Child rights activists have condemned the mother’s actions and called for stricter laws against the use of physical violence towards children.

As the case unfolds in court, many are left questioning the fine line between discipline and abuse, and the dangerous consequences of interpreting religious texts in a way that justifies violence.