In a dramatic turn, the parents of the nine‑year‑old girl who took her own life at Neerja Modi School in Jaipur have released a previously unseen classroom CCTV clip. The footage captures the child repeatedly approaching her class teacher, Puneeta Sharma, appearing visibly upset, yet receiving no meaningful assistance.

Background of the Incident

On 1 November 2025, the girl allegedly jumped from the fourth floor of the school building after enduring relentless bullying from classmates. According to police reports, she sought help from her teacher multiple times, but the pleas went unanswered, prompting her to leave the classroom and ascend the stairs before the fatal leap.

Chargesheet and Legal Pushback

After an eight‑month investigation, the district police filed a chargesheet implicating school owner Saurabh Modi, principal Indu Dubey, and teacher Puneeta Sharma under sections 106 and 238 of the Indian Penal Code, as well as section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act for cruelty to a child. The father, Vijay Meena, contends the document is incomplete, arguing that Sharma should also be charged with abetment to suicide, and that the owner and principal merit prosecution under section 75 for failing to ensure child safety.

CBSE Intervention and Judicial Developments

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) subsequently withdrew the school’s senior‑secondary affiliation, allowing only class‑10 and 12 students to sit for the 2025‑26 examinations. However, the High Court of Rajasthan stayed the de‑affiliation order, granting the school a window to rectify deficiencies.

Systemic Concerns and Future Outlook

Parent‑led group Sanyukt Abhibhavak Sangh highlighted alarming staffing gaps: out of 102 newly appointed teachers (2024‑26), merely 17 met qualification norms, while 85 were non‑compliant. Such systemic lapses underscore the urgent need for stringent audits, mandatory counseling frameworks, and robust child‑protection policies across Indian schools.