Law Ministry issues statement in B’luru techie suicide case; Netizens call it “hollow reassurances"
New Delhi: The tragic suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash has ignited widespread anger, with public outrage focused on the alleged harassment he faced from his wife, her family, and the judicial system. While the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a statement calling for “care and sensitivity” in family court cases, critics have dismissed the response as superficial and inadequate.
Atul Subhash, 36, was found dead at his Bengaluru residence on Monday. He left behind a 24-page suicide note and a 90-minute video detailing alleged extortion and harassment by his wife and her family, as well as corruption within the judicial system. Subhash accused a family court judge in Uttar Pradesh of demanding an Rs 5 lakh bribe to decide his case. A placard reading “Justice is Due” was discovered in his home, symbolizing his despair.
The Ministry, in a statement posted on X, reiterated that family courts are meant to resolve disputes with sensitivity and impartiality. It claimed the courts are focused on timely resolution and reconciliation. However, the Ministry’s statement has been met with skepticism, as many believe it fails to address the systemic issues highlighted by Subhash’s death.
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In his note and video, Subhash alleged that his wife had filed multiple false cases against him, demanded Rs 2 lakh per month in maintenance for herself and their four-year-old son, and repeatedly instigated him to take his own life. During a court hearing, she allegedly taunted him, saying, “Why don’t you commit suicide too?”
Subhash’s video, which has since gone viral, expressed his anguish over being alienated from his child and his earnings being used to fund cases against him. “The money I earn is making my enemies stronger. That same money will be used to destroy me, and this cycle will continue,” he said.
Adding to the allegations, Subhash’s brother, Bikas Modi, filed a police complaint accusing Subhash’s wife and her family of fabricating cases and demanding a Rs 3 crore settlement. “My brother was harassed continuously and had to travel frequently to Uttar Pradesh for court hearings while working in Bengaluru. He fought against the system, but it ultimately claimed his life,” Modi stated.
The incident has raised critical questions about the functioning of family courts and their accountability. Critics argue that the Ministry’s statement does little to acknowledge the systemic failures that lead to such tragedies. The judicial processes, allegedly riddled with corruption and inefficiency, have come under scrutiny as the public demands meaningful reforms rather than hollow reassurances.
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Over 270 flights delayed, 10 cancelled at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions on Tuesday.
An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day.
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Over 270 flights have been delayed and the average delay time for departures is 29 minutes, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
"Visibility at the airport is improving; however, flight departures for certain destinations may experience delay," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.
