In a heartbreaking incident in Noida, a 23-year-old law student from Amity University, Tapas, died by suicide after his ex-girlfriend refused to reconcile with him at a gathering. The ex-girlfriend was arrested for abetment to suicide but later granted bail by the court, which ruled her refusal did not amount to the charge. The tragedy has sparked widespread discussions about mental health and emotional well-being in relationships.
Akshita Upadhyay, a 20-year-old law student at Amity University, died by suicide in her hostel room, leaving an apology note for her parents. The tragic incident, discovered by her roommate and staff, raises concerns about mental health support in educational institutions, highlighted by previous similar cases involving student suicides.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is addressing a suo motu case regarding a judge’s safety following the theft of a personal security officer’s firearm, which was later used in a suicide. The Court has summoned the Chandigarh SSP for clarity on contradictory assessments of the threat perception to the judge.
Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court is hearing the case of Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old who died by suicide in December. Atul had accused Nikita Singhania and her family of harassment through false cases, causing immense pressure on him and his parents. During the hearing, Nikita’s lawyer responded to questions about the whereabouts of Atul’s son. The case continues to gather significant public and legal attention.
A 40-year-old Delhi businessman, Puneet Khurana, was found dead at his home in a suspected suicide amid an ongoing divorce dispute. His family alleges harassment by his wife and her family, citing a 59-minute video recording left by Puneet detailing the ordeal. Police are investigating the case, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The incident mirrors a recent similar case in Bengaluru.
The mother of Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru engineer who died by suicide on December 9, has approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson. Subhash left behind video and written notes alleging harassment and false accusations from his wife and in-laws. Anju Modi has filed a habeas corpus petition to secure the custody of her grandson whose whereabouts are unknown. The petition claims that neither Subhash’s estranged wife Nikita Singhania, nor her family members – currently in custody – have disclosed the child’s whereabouts.
Aditya Pandit, boyfriend of deceased Air India pilot Shrishti Tuli, has applied for bail, asserting no evidence supports claims of inciting her suicide. He contends his arrest follows a complaint by Tuli’s father, alleging disputes related to their dietary preferences caused stress. The court has requested police input and postponed the hearing to December 23.
Judge Rita Kaushik, through Advocate Kshitij Tiwari, has issued legal notices to multiple media outlets, social media platforms, and tech companies, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, prohibiting the publication or broadcasting of any news or allegations linking her to Atul Subhash’s suicide case. This directive aims to restrict any public discourse or dissemination of content involving her in the matter.
The wife of Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, and her parents have filed an anticipatory bail petition in the Allahabad High Court, hours after the Bengaluru police summoned them to appear before the Marathahalli Police Station within three days. The petition, to avoid arrest, was filed by Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, father Sushil Singhania, and brother Anurag Singhania. The court is likely to hear the anticipatory bail petition on Monday, officials said.
Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie, died by suicide in his Bengaluru apartment, leaving a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of harassment and alleging judicial corruption. His family revealed ongoing emotional distress from multiple legal cases filed against him. Bengaluru Police are investigating, summons issued for questioning.
