Neerja Modi School suicide case: CBSE cites ‘gross violations of child safety norms’; withdraws affiliation

The CBSE has revoked Neerja Modi School’s affiliation up to senior secondary level following a 9-year-old student’s death due to alleged gross violations of child safety norms. The board cited a complete failure in the school’s counselling and grievance redressal systems, deeming the environment unsafe.