They say art imitates life. In films, we watch a grieving father challenge the system with a roar for justice — like the powerful portrayal by Irrfan Khan in Madaari. The theatre fills with emotion, and by the end, justice feels possible, almost certain. But real life doesn’t follow a script. On LBS Road in Mulund, a 6x4 foot parapet wall from Mumbai Metro Line 4 collapsed onto an auto-rickshaw. In a single, devastating moment, an ordinary commute turned into tragedy. Ramdhani Yadav lost his life. Three others were injured. A family was shattered — not by destiny, but by negligence. The official response came quickly: an inquiry and safety audit were announced, financial compensation declared, penalties imposed on contractors and consultants, arrests made, suspensions issued. On paper, accountability seems visible. But when a life is gone, can numbers truly measure the loss? Fines can be paid. Reports can be filed. Headlines will fade. Yet for the family, the empty chair at home w...