JAIPUR: The legal proceedings in the alleged suspicious death of nine-year-old Class IV student Amayra at Neerja Modi School reached an important stage on Saturday, with a Jaipur court reserving its order on the issue of cognizance. The court has fixed July 27, 2026, for pronouncing its decision after hearing detailed submissions from the victim’s side.
The case has drawn considerable public attention, with the child’s family continuing to seek legal action against not only the class teacher but also the school’s principal and management. The victim’s representatives argued before the court that responsibility for the safety and well-being of students extends beyond individual teachers and includes institutional authorities entrusted with child protection.
Victim’s Side Presses for Broader Accountability
During the hearing, counsel representing Amayra’s family presented arguments based on the material contained in the charge sheet as well as an application already submitted before the court.
The counsel requested the court to take cognizance against the class teacher under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), alleging abetment of the suicide of a minor child. According to the submissions, the available evidence and case records justify further legal proceedings against the teacher.
The victim’s (Amayra) legal team also sought cognizance against the school’s principal and chairman or management under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. They argued that school authorities have a statutory obligation to provide a safe, secure and dignified environment for every student, making institutional accountability an essential aspect of the case.
The submissions emphasized that responsibility for child safety cannot be confined to classroom-level supervision alone. Instead, they argued that the principal and school management are equally responsible for ensuring that adequate safety mechanisms and child protection measures are effectively implemented throughout the institution.
Guidelines on Child Safety Cited Before Court
During the proceedings, the victim’s counsel also referred to the School Safety and Security Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education as well as guidelines framed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
According to the arguments placed before the court, these guidelines clearly define the obligations of educational institutions in maintaining a secure environment for children. The counsel maintained that if a school fails to fulfil these responsibilities, accountability should extend to the institution itself rather than being limited to an individual employee.
The legal team further argued that institutional negligence affecting children’s safety should be treated as a matter of serious concern and not merely as an isolated lapse. They submitted that fixing accountability at every level would strengthen child protection mechanisms in schools and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Court to Deliver Order on July 27
After hearing the submissions presented on behalf of the victim’s family, the court reserved its decision and fixed Monday, July 27, 2026, for passing an order on the question of cognizance.
The forthcoming order is expected to determine whether proceedings will continue against the individuals and authorities named in the application based on the material available on record.
The decision is being closely watched by the victim’s family, legal observers and child rights advocates, as it could have wider implications for institutional responsibility in schools.
Family Expresses Faith in Judicial Process
Speaking after the hearing, Amayra’s father, Vijay Meena, said the family has been pursuing justice for several months and remains hopeful that the court will consider the evidence objectively.
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He stated that the Amayra’s family only demand is that every individual whose alleged negligence or legal responsibility has emerged during the investigation should face proceedings in accordance with the law. He added that their struggle extends beyond personal justice and represents a larger concern for the safety of children studying in schools across the country.
According to him, the Amayra’s family believes that the court will deliver a fair decision based on the available facts and evidence.
Child Safety Remains Central Issue
State Spokesperson of the Sanyukt Abhibhavak Sangh, Abhishek Jain Bittu, also commented after the hearing, stressing that institutional accountability should form a key part of the legal process.
He said that when a school’s child safety system fails, responsibility cannot rest solely with a single teacher. According to him, the principal and school management have clearly defined legal duties under existing laws and government guidelines relating to child protection.
He noted that these issues were placed before the court during the hearing and expressed hope that the forthcoming order would reinforce the importance of child safety in both private and government educational institutions.
Bittu further stated that the matter is not limited to one family’s search for justice but raises broader questions about the safety, dignity and rights of students nationwide. He said that establishing institutional accountability could become an important step toward strengthening child protection standards and preventing similar tragedies in educational institutions in the future.
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