B’luru man kills self over Rs 3 cr divorce settlement demand; Body for harassed men to move SC


Bengaluru, Dec 11 (IANS): Following the death of an automobile company executive from Uttar Pradesh in Bengaluru allegedly over the demand of Rs 3 crore for a divorce settlement and allegations against the sitting judge, the Ekam Nyay Foundation, fighting for the rights of men, is preparing to approach the Supreme Court.

Atul Subhash, 34, ended his life in his apartment in Marathahalli police station limits in the wee hours of Tuesday, leaving behind a 90-minute video and a 40-page-long death note, explaining how the harassment by his wife Nikita Singhania and her family was compelling him to end his life.

The development has sparked outrage and debate across the country about rights of men and how the law views them in cases of divorce and child custody.

Deepika Narayan Bharadwaj, the founder of the Ekam Nyay Foundation, speaking to IANS on Wednesday stated, considering the serious allegations against the judiciary and the sitting judge over alleged demand of bribes, the organisation will approach the Supreme Court.

“We will make a submission in this regard to the Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court,” she stated.

This isn't just a Bengaluru story but a story of every married man facing false accusations and exorbitant alimony demands in India.

The 90-minute video details what a person is subjected to if he doesn't pay despite having every evidence to prove innocence.

“Succour is needed for people who are killing themselves due to biased laws,” Deepika stated.

Bikas Kumar, the brother of the deceased Atul, stated, “The family of Atul’s wife was demanding Rs 3 crore for a settlement. The unreasonable demand of Rs 3 crore was acute mental harassment.”

“The wife made demands for money in front of the judge and told Atul that if he was not able to give the money, why doesn’t he end his life? The judge was laughing in the court over this statement. Is this not torture? Is this not mental harassment?”, Bikas Kumar asked.

“My brother has sacrificed his life. He had written everywhere “Justice is Due”. I want justice at any cost. My brother had sent email messages to the President of India, the Supreme Court of India. I expect them to change the law so that men will get some rights,” he demanded.

“Not all men are culprits. Let them also get some legal immunity to present their case and prove that they are right,” Bikas stated.

Commenting on his brother’s suicide, he said, “We didn’t know that he would do something like this. When I spoke to him, he did not give any clue about what he was up to. He also did not give hints to our parents. I spoke to him last Sunday and everything was normal. Later he also spoke to parents and it was fine. That was his last call.”

“On Monday at 2 A.M., he sent a message but I was asleep. Later, on Tuesday I got a call from an unknown number asking me about the death note. When I checked my phone, I saw messages on my mobile,” he recounted.

In his video, Atul Subhash, had stated that he got married in 2019 and his wife allegedly demanded Rs 3 crore alimony after they filed for divorce.

She allegedly didn't let him even see the face of his child after she filed for divorce. He stated in the video that the Family Court Judge demanded Rs 5 lakh to settle the case.

Atul stated that his father-in-law died of a disease soon after his marriage but his wife got an FIR registered under sections of murder against his family claiming he died of shock because of a demand for dowry.

Atul said in the video that he faced extreme harassment as he had to attend 120 case dates in the last two years.

The Family Court judge passed an order of Rs 40,000 per month maintenance for a 2-year-old child, he stated.

Atul said that when he was married, he used to do household chores, got his wife a job in a reputed MNC, helped his brother-in-law financially, and spent lakhs on the birth of his child.

Atul stressed in the video that, “I refuse to pay and I choose death because I don't want my money to be used against me by my opponents to torture me and my family. I don’t want my wife and her family to come anywhere near my dead body.” Meanwhile, Marathalli police have registered an FIR against deceased Atul’s wife and three other family members on charges of abetment to suicide under Sections 108, 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The complaint in this regard was filed by Atul's brother Bikas Kumar.

 

Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Kindly seek the help of mental health experts if you are under any kind of distress. Call toll free helpline number 8277946600.

 

 

 

  

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  • M.Mathias, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Many judges in India are highly corrupt like MLC or MLA.

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  • Pakru, Kavoor

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Justice is Due.

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  • Vicky D, Dubai

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Now a days It's a trend with some ladies to make a rich man fall in Love, then marry him, later pickup fights, make situation unbreathable, then finally file for divorce demanding huge settlement money to lead a carefree & happy life!!! Greedy people always look for easy money by using manipulation, emotional drama etc If this trend continues, then court may change its soft corner towards ladies & the genuine cases innocent ladies, who are suffering from their tortures husband might not get justice!

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  • E, NA

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    seems like this incident was torturous, hope everybody gets justice.

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  • Ananda Moorthi., Thokkottu,575017.

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Punish his Mother in Law for Provoking for Suicide. " You still Alive?...didnt Sucide yet?" in front of him when he is Alive.

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    It reminds me of the famous line from SL Byrappa's novel quote "Hennu kaltre, Gandu aagtale; Gandhu kaltre, Hennu aagtane". More than 90% of the divorce cases are daylight extortion armed with law soft to the female side. Many women are openly using this weakness in our justice system to get law on their side while they wage their one-sided war on Men's ego; many are innocent men who were unsuspecting until police showed up at their door. There are also genuine cases, but they are very few. Even courts can make out the issue, but they are not sufficiently equipped by law to act on it. This guy surrendered himself with his life. There are many who are getting extorted even today. The divorced wife knows it that she is into extortion and so also the husband that he is subjected to daylight robbery. Even after divorce, adjustment chalu hai.

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    In most the cases, the so called distressed woman who seeks alimony or divorce settlement is due to the support of their mother, siblings. This case should not have handled by a single bench judge rather the judge should also include woman who can understand the women's mindset. Aitraaz movie can give some insight how woman has exploited man. My best wishes to Ekam Nyay Foundation,

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  • Abc, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    @Harold - This judge is a woman

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  • Anticorrupt, Mangalore /Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Does it make sense for any man to fall prey to this exorbitant alimony? This can set a v. wrong precedent. A crooked minded girl can marry a rich man and divorce him seeking alimony and marry her colleague/new lover/paramour. Does it make sense to take her real husband's money and feed the rogues who spoil marriages???

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Some of the laws (and in-laws) have made people outlaws, marriages are no longer sacred, extortionists have increased, All laws should be gender neutral ( in the new BNS which has replaced IPC many have been made gender neutral but not all.)

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  • Wilson, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Very sad. May Atul's soul rest in peace. Measures to be taken in a jump start manner, collectively by the judiciary and the Government to avoid happening of such kind if incidents in future.

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  • Adarsh, mangaluru

    Wed, Dec 11 2024

    Unfortunately men and women don't have equal rights, equal pay and equal justice in India. Some are towards men and some are towards women, There must be a balance in all of these things.

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