A 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash committed suicide at his home in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, leaving a 24-page suicide note behind. He had pasted a sheet of paper with the words ‘Justice is Due’ while killing himself. In the video, Atul said that till now 120 court dates have been fixed and Atul himself had gone from Bangalore to Jaunpur 40 times. Apart from this, his parents and brother also have to visit the court.
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KARNATAKA: In a deeply disturbing incident, 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash tragically ended his life at his residence in Marathahalli, Bengaluru. Subhash left behind a detailed 24-page suicide note and a chilling message written on a sheet of paper reading, “Justice is Due”.
The incident has sparked widespread discussions on social media about the challenges faced by men in the judicial system and the alleged misuse of laws.
A Cry for Help and Justice
In a 90-minute video uploaded to the platform Rumble on December 9, Subhash attributed his extreme decision to persistent harassment by his estranged wife and her family. In the video, he accused his wife, an employee of a reputed software company, of filing “nine bogus cases” against him and demanding an unreasonable maintenance sum of Rs 3 crores.
The police revealed that Subhash had messaged a WhatsApp group linked to an NGO that supports individuals dealing with domestic harassment.
In the message, he informed the group about his intent to end his life. Despite efforts to reach him, Subhash was found deceased by the time authorities arrived at his residence. A note pinned to his chest reiterated his plea: “Justice is Due.”
The Suicide Note and Preparations
According to the police, Subhash had meticulously prepared for his final moments.
“He had pasted a detailed to-do list before ending his life and titled it ‘Final task before Mukti,’”
-officers stated.
This list, affixed to a cupboard, contained instructions about the location of his suicide note and keys, alongside a summary of tasks completed over two days.
Allegations of Harassment and Conspiracy
In his video, Subhash recounted the timeline of events that led to his despair. Shortly after their marriage, his wife returned to her hometown in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, and filed dowry harassment and domestic violence cases against him and his parents. Subhash named his wife and her family members, alleging,
“These five people are responsible for my death.”
He accused his wife and in-laws of orchestrating a conspiracy to extort money and filing fabricated cases, implicating his family in grave allegations, including murder and attempt to murder.
Subhash stated that his parents and brother were also dragged into the legal battle, forcing them to attend over 120 court hearings in various locations.
Challenges in the Legal System
Describing the inefficiencies of the judicial process, Subhash shared how court proceedings often resulted in nothing substantial.
“Sometimes the judge is not there, and other times there’s a strike,”
-he lamented.
He highlighted the difficulties of managing his professional life with the continuous legal hurdles, stating he only received 23 holidays a year and was exhausted by the system.
Subhash claimed his wife demanded an Rs 80,000 monthly maintenance and a hefty alimony amount while barring him from meeting their child.
He also alleged that his wife falsely accused his family of demanding a Rs 10 lakh dowry, blaming them for her father’s death. Cross-examination revealed her father had a pre-existing heart condition, leading to his untimely demise.
Corruption Allegations
Subhash’s suicide note detailed troubling allegations of corruption within the judiciary.
He accused a family court judge in Uttar Pradesh of soliciting a Rs 5 lakh bribe to settle the case.
He also claimed the judge mocked him when his wife asked,
“Why haven’t you committed suicide yet?”
In 2022, the same judge allegedly demanded Rs 3 lakh through intermediaries, threatening adverse legal orders if the bribe wasn’t paid.
Subhash’s note also stated,
“Bribing the bench clerk (Peshkar) was required to get a date in the court.”
He expressed frustration at the perceived lack of fairness and transparency in the judicial process.
Final Pleas and Wishes
In his note, Subhash articulated several final wishes, including a request for his case to be heard live. He wrote,
“People of this country should know about my case and learn the terrible state of the legal system and misuse of law these women are doing.”
He further requested that his suicide video not be considered as evidence or his official statement.
Subhash expressed concerns over potential tampering of documents and witness intimidation, urging authorities to transfer the cases to Bengaluru courts, which he described as
“relatively more law-abiding than UP courts.”
He concluded with a plea, stating,
“I request to run the cases in Karnataka in the interest of justice.”
A Nation Debates
Subhash’s final social media posts and his detailed suicide note have gone viral, fueling debates about the misuse of dowry and domestic violence laws.
Many have called for reforms in India’s judicial system to ensure fairness and prevent alleged exploitation of legal provisions.
The tragic case of Atul Subhash has become a somber reminder of the challenges faced by individuals caught in prolonged legal battles and has reignited discussions about the balance of justice in India.
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