Jaipur Schoolgirl Death Case Transferred to Designated Sessions Court for Trial
The criminal case arising from the death of nine-year-old Amayra Meena, a Class IV student of Jaipur’s Neerja Modi School, has been transferred to a designated Sessions Court after a magistrate took cognisance of the offences alleged in the police chargesheet. The transfer marks the next stage of the proceedings, where the Sessions Court will conduct the trial against the accused in accordance with criminal procedure.
The case has drawn nationwide attention since the child’s death in November 2025. Investigators alleged that the student had been subjected to prolonged bullying by classmates and that repeated complaints made to school authorities were not addressed adequately. Her parents have consistently maintained that the school’s failure to intervene created circumstances that ultimately led to the tragedy.
During the investigation, Jaipur Police filed a chargesheet naming the school’s owner, principal and class teacher under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with child protection laws. The chargesheet alleged lapses in supervision and failure to safeguard the child, while the accused have denied any wrongdoing.
The matter gained further momentum after the victim’s family released CCTV footage from inside the classroom. According to the parents, the footage shows Amayra appearing visibly distressed and repeatedly approaching her teacher before the incident, supporting their claim that she was seeking help after being bullied. The family has argued that this evidence raises serious questions about the school’s response in the crucial moments before her death.
In parallel with the criminal proceedings, the victim’s family has sought additional legal action against the school’s owner and principal under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, contending that accountability should extend beyond the class teacher. Earlier, the police had invoked the provision only against the teacher, prompting the family to challenge the scope of the prosecution.
With the case now before the designated Sessions Court, the trial will move into the evidence stage. The prosecution is expected to rely on CCTV footage, witness testimonies, forensic material and documentary evidence, while the defence will have the opportunity to contest the allegations. The transfer does not determine the guilt or innocence of any accused; it is a procedural step required for offences triable by a Sessions Court.
The proceedings are being closely watched as they are expected to examine not only individual criminal liability but also the broader legal responsibilities of educational institutions in preventing bullying, ensuring student safety and responding promptly to complaints made by children. The outcome could have significant implications for school governance and child protection standards across the country.
