Recently, teachers have been in the news for their inappropriate behaviour, sometimes even inflicting harsh punishment on their students. Here's a look at the more shocking cases that have happened.

Childcare teacher used chilli padi on boy, 4

'Chilli padi' teacher fined

Boy had nightmares after chilli padi incident

Caned for not wearing school badge

No homework done? I'll shove your head into the blackboard

Sometimes, teachers also fall victim to their students' acts of rebellion.

Malaysian teacher kicked, slapped by students

Only one girl got rough, suspended for a week