Arab Teacher Faces Trial in Sharjah Over Alleged Verbal Insult to Student
Teacher denies using offensive language, tells court he was the victim of abuse and has filed a separate case.
Staff WriterJun 24, 2026, 1:07 PMA teacher has gone on trial before the Sharjah Misdemeanour Court after being accused of verbally insulting a student, in a case that has drawn attention to disputes between educators and pupils within school premises.
The case was brought before the court following a complaint filed against the Arab teacher, alleging that he insulted the student by telling him, “You’re not well-mannered.”
During the hearing, the court examined the details of the complaint and heard the testimony of the defendant, who was formally confronted with the charge of insulting the student.
The teacher denied the allegation in full, maintaining that he did not direct any offensive or insulting words towards the pupil as stated in the complaint.
In his defence, the teacher told the court that the events had unfolded differently from what was presented in the case file. He claimed that he was, in fact, the one who was later subjected to verbal abuse by the student following the incident.
According to his testimony, the alleged altercation escalated after the classroom exchange, prompting him to take legal action against the student by filing a separate complaint over the incident.
The teacher further argued that the complaint lodged against him was baseless and malicious, insisting that it was filed in retaliation after he initiated legal proceedings.
He requested additional time from the court to prepare and submit a detailed defence memorandum outlining his legal position, along with any supporting evidence and documents.
After reviewing the case file and hearing submissions from both parties, the Sharjah Misdemeanour Court decided to reserve its judgment for a later session.
The outcome of the case is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the dispute and determine whether the teacher’s remarks, if proven, amounted to criminal insult under UAE law.
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