Nothing seems to change—the system, its mindset, the attitude of the police, or the pace of justice. Corruption remains unfazed as we often drift back to a complacent slumber. Communities cry for revolution but hesitate to start at home. This stagnant mindset is what keeps system failures alive. It is only when an incident like the tragic passing of Atul Subhash, an AI engineer, occurs that society is jolted awake.
Atul Subhash penned a 24-page suicide note and recorded an 81-minute video detailing his anguish. In his note, he mentioned, “With taxes from people like me, the court, the police, and the entire system will continue to harass individuals and families like mine. In my absence, there will be neither money nor reason to trouble my parents and brother.” Did Atul believe that justice for him or others was attainable?
This incident erupted across the nation on Tuesday when news broke of 34-year-old engineer Atul Subhash's suicide. He filed allegations against his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, father Anurag, and uncle Sushil, accusing them of harassment and incitement to suicide. Additionally, he accused the family court judge and registrar of corruption.
Before his death, Atul expressed his last wish for his trial to be broadcast live, ensuring transparency. He desired the case to be transferred from Jaunpur to Bengaluru, believing Judge Rita Kaushik might influence the verdict. He requested that his remains should not be laid to rest until those responsible were punished. He also advocated for no compromise with perpetrators, only strict justice.
Sorry Atul Subhash! Nothing will change!
Will an investigation into these allegations offer justice for Atul Subhash? Or will discussions gradually fade into oblivion? Sorry Atul Subhash! Nothing will change! Did the family he tried to protect from systemic cruelty gain any justice? Atul’s mother, distraught during her son’s last rites in Bengaluru, fainted from sorrow at the airport, after a night of continuous tears.
Atul believed that his personal sacrifice would ignite introspection within the system, halting the misuse of dowry laws. He hoped false accusations would cease, justice would prevail against corruption, and the cycle of endless court appearances would stop. But can this change be realized? Will Atul receive justice?
Source: aajtak
Bengaluru Police Arrive in Jaunpur for Investigation
Currently, an FIR has been filed on behalf of Atul's brother against Nikita, her mother, brother, and uncle in Bengaluru, accusing them of incitement to suicide. The police investigation is underway, with a team from Bengaluru arriving in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, to interrogate the accused. A senior officer stated, “We are examining all accusations from every angle. Initial investigations suggest marital discord between Atul and Nikita.”
After the case was registered, Nikita’s uncle Sushil Singhania remarked that the case has been ongoing for three years. What suddenly changed? If not them, then who is at fault? Is it the dowry protection law, which some women misuse to oppress their spouses and their families? In September, the Supreme Court identified domestic violence laws and IPC Section 498A as among the most misused legislations.
Source: aajtak
Courts Acknowledge Misuse of Domestic Violence Laws!
During a hearing, Justice B.R. Gavai observed, “In Nagpur, a case involved a boy in the US who paid INR 50 lakhs without ever being married. I openly state that domestic violence and Section 498A are greatly misused.” Justices B.V. Nagarathna and N. Kotiswar Singh also acknowledged misuse during a Telangana case.
In August, the Bombay High Court expressed concern over Section 498A, noting even grandparents and bedridden individuals were being implicated. In May, the Kerala High Court noted that wives often file such cases against husbands in revenge. In July 2017, the Supreme Court ordered to halt immediate arrests under Section 498A, directing that arrests occur only post-investigation.
