The Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu, India, has ordered a fresh investigation into the death of a five-year-old student at a school in Tenkasi. The court's decision came after the child's father alleged that her death was not an accident, as claimed by the school, but a pre-planned murder. Justice B Pugalendhi expressed concerns about the fairness of the investigation, emphasizing that victims deserve a thorough inquiry as part of their right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court directed the Superintendent of Police in Tenkasi to reassign the case to a senior officer, highlighting serious lapses by both the school and the police. The school management stated that the child was struck by a car that entered the campus, but the father questioned how the vehicle was allowed inside and why the CCTV footage was not provided. The court ordered that this footage be shared with the family and that the new investigating officer examine school staff and students to clarify the events surrounding the incident. The court also noted that poor victims often struggle to receive justice and allowed the petitioner to return if the investigation is inadequate.