In light of the controversy stoked by the suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, a public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court alleging misuse of dowry and domestic violence laws against men and seeking guidelines to prevent misuse of such laws.
During the 10th edition of the India Economic Conclave (IEC) held at Bharat Mandapam, former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud delved into critical issues surrounding the Indian judiciary. Including the Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash’s suicide case and reflections on his tenure as the Chief Justice of India. “Particularly when human relations are involved, as in the case of a spousal conflict, it’s very difficult for us sitting in the course of a platform like this which actually deduce as to what happened between them at that particular point of time.”
Atul Subhash’s heart-wrenching suicide note points to LawChakra Video & critiques India’s judiciary for corruption, inefficiency, and overreach. Addressed to the President, it proposes radical reforms such as abolishing the collegium system, enforcing gender-neutral laws, and ensuring stricter accountability. His plea highlights systemic flaws and serves as a stark call for urgent judicial reform and accountability.
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.
The Supreme Court of India on November 29 overturned Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi’s conviction for cheating and abetment of suicide, stating that a broken relationship does not equate to criminal conduct without evidence of intent. The Court emphasized that emotional distress alone does not warrant abetment charges unless clear intent is established.
The Advocates Association in Bengaluru has petitioned the Karnataka High Court for a CBI investigation into the suicide of a woman lawyer, who alleged police torture in her death note. Justice M Nagaprasanna ordered the State to respond by November 27. After facing police interrogation, the victim died on November 22, prompting further scrutiny of the police’s actions.
A letter petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court, seeking a CBI probe into the suicide of a Class 9 student from St. Mary’s Convent School, Prayagraj. The petition, highlighting alleged harassment by school officials, calls for the principal’s suspension and asks for mandatory psychological counselors in all Uttar Pradesh schools to support students’ mental health.
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First-year student Shreyashi Chandra tragically died by suicide at NLU Delhi, marking the third such incident in recent weeks. This raises concerns about student mental health at the institution, prompting the university to declare non-teaching days in her memory. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting a broader crisis in academic environments across India.
The father of TikTok star Pooja Chavan opposed a plea for a CBI investigation into her 2021 suicide. BJP leader Chitra Wagh claimed former minister Sanjay Rathod was involved. The High Court noted the father’s lack of grievances against police findings, adding complexity to the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case.
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The Delhi High Court Today (Sept 9) asked Amity Law School if it will make an ex-gratia payment to the family of law student Sushant Rohilla who died by suicide in 2016 after allegedly being barred from sitting for the semester exams due to lack of requisite attendance. Court said it was not blaming any individual for the unfortunate incident but the “shoulder” of the institution should be “broad enough” to take responsibility for the systemic failure.