Mumbai, Nov. 20 -- A Mumbai-based advocate has written to the Bombay High Court seeking its intervention into the death of Kajal Gaur. In a letter sent to chief justice Shree Chandrashekhar on Wednesday, advocate Swapana Pramod Kode called the incident a stark reminder of the dangers posed by physical punishment in educational institutions. She urged the court to step in to ensure accountability and systemic reform. In her letter, Kode argued that the incident represents a grave violation of Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees every individual, not least a child, the right to life, dignity, and safety. She noted that corporal punishment continues to be practised in schools despite explicit legal and policy prohibitions, and that Kajal's death underscores the urgent need for stronger institutional safeguards. The advocate has urged the high court to take suo motu cognisance of the case, constitute a special investigation team to conduct an independent inquiry into the child's death and the functioning of the school, investigate alleged irregularities in its operations, consider suspending admissions and cancelling its recognition, issue statewide directions strictly prohibiting corporal punishment, and secure the educational future of students affected by the incident, including Kajal's younger brother. Kode's letter also stated that judicial intervention is essential to ensure accountability in this case and to send a clear message that physical punishment has no place in the education system....