The Ministry of Law and Justice said on Tuesday (Dec 10) that it is committed to handling family court cases with “care and sensitivity,” amid public outrage over the suicide of a Bengaluru-based techie. Atul Subhash, who was found hanging at his Bengaluru home on Monday, left behind a 24-page suicide note and a 90-minute video detailing allegations of harassment and extortion against his wife and her family, and family court judge.
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NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Law and Justice reiterated its commitment to addressing family court cases with “care and sensitivity” following widespread public outrage over the tragic suicide of a Bengaluru-based tech professional, Atul Subhash.
On Monday, Subhash was found hanging at his Bengaluru residence. He left behind a detailed 24-page suicide note and a 90-minute video, both containing serious allegations of harassment and extortion against his wife, her family, and a family court judge.
Additionally, he alleged misconduct by a family court judge in Uttar Pradesh. A placard with the words “Justice is Due” was discovered hanging in his home.
Amid mounting public concerns and growing demand for accountability, the Ministry of Law and Justice addressed the matter in a post on X, stating,
“Family Courts are a dedicated platform for resolving disputes within families, ensuring that issues related to marriage, child custody, and inheritance are handled with care, sensitivity, and without the conventional formal court style.”
The Ministry emphasized the role of family courts in providing-
“timely and impartial solutions, while also promoting reconciliation to help restore relationships within families.”
Subhash’s suicide note revealed a distressing narrative of alleged false cases filed by his wife, including demands for Rs 2 lakh per month as maintenance for herself and their four-year-old son. He accused his wife of repeatedly provoking him to take his own life. In one instance, he recounted a taunt made by his wife during a court hearing:
“To tum bhi suicide kyu nahi kar lete (Why don’t you commit suicide too)?”
The video he recorded, which has since gone viral on social media, contained more disturbing claims. Subhash alleged,
“My wife will keep my child alienated and file more cases to harass me, my elderly parents, and my brother, using the money I pay her as maintenance. Instead of using it for our child’s welfare, she is weaponising it against us.”
He further expressed his despair, stating,
“I feel that I should kill myself because the money I earn is making my enemies stronger. That same money will be used to destroy me, and this cycle will keep going.”
Subhash also highlighted systemic issues in his video:
“With the money from my taxes, this court and police system will harass me, my family, and other good people. So, the supply of value should be finished.”
In the wake of his death, Subhash’s brother, Bikas Modi, filed a police complaint accusing the wife and her family of “fabricating false cases” and demanding a settlement of Rs 3 crore to resolve the legal battles. Modi also shed light on the logistical challenges his brother faced, stating,
“For people working in Bengaluru, it’s not possible to always commute to UP for a case. But he was being harassed constantly.”
He added,
“My brother gave his life while he was fighting against the system.”
The case has sparked a nationwide conversation about the handling of family disputes, the need for judicial reforms, and the emotional toll such cases can take on individuals.
The Ministry’s statement, while affirming its dedication to fair and sensitive handling of family court matters, has drawn attention to the urgent need for systemic improvements to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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