The suicide of Atul Subhash, a outstanding AI engineer, has despatched shockwaves throughout the nation. Subhash left behind a 24-page suicide observe and an almost hour-long video during which he made severe allegations towards his spouse, Nikita, her household, and members of the judiciary. Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide towards Subhash’s spouse and in-laws. Subhash additional accused Household courtroom Decide Rita Kaushik of demanding lakhs of rupees to settle his case.
Accusations Towards Judiciary
Subhash’s suicide observe detailed allegations of corruption and misconduct throughout the judiciary. He accused Decide Kaushik of demanding hefty bribes to settle his case, claiming she sought ₹5 lakh in return for a positive judgment. He additionally alleged {that a} courtroom clerk had demanded ₹three lakh in 2022 for scheduling listening to dates. Subhash’s refusal to conform, he claimed, resulted in a courtroom ruling towards him, mandating a month-to-month alimony fee of ₹80,000 to his estranged spouse.
In his observe, Subhash accused the decide in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, the place his in-laws reside, of demanding a bribe of ₹5 lakh. Subhash had written a letter to the President of India, condemning the legal justice system and calling consideration to what he described as a rising development of false circumstances filed by estranged wives towards their husbands.
This isn’t suicide however homicide, the legislation, justice course of and judiciary of this nation are answerable for this. pic.twitter.com/HHfFEd8uMl
— खुरपेंच (@khurpenchh) December 10, 2024
Allegations Of Bribe and Harassment
Subhash’s suicide observe additionally painted a grim image of judicial harassment. He claimed that the courtroom clerk’s calls for for bribes have been routine and alleged that Decide Rita Kaushik promised to resolve his case by December 2024 if he paid her privately.
Who Is Decide Rita Kaushik
Decide Rita Kaushik, born on July 1, 1968, in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has had a distinguished profession within the judiciary. She started as a Junior Division Civil Decide in 1996 and served in numerous capacities throughout Uttar Pradesh, together with Saharanpur, Mathura, and Amroha. She performed a key position in Ayodhya, the place she was the Principal Decide of the Household Court docket from 2018 to 2022. At the moment, she serves as a decide in Jaunpur.
Kaushik’s instructional {qualifications} embrace a BA Honors, an LLB, and an LLM, all accomplished with excessive distinction.
Public and Authorized Reactions
The tragic case has sparked widespread outrage, with requires an intensive investigation into Subhash’s allegations and judicial practices. Authorized consultants and activists have urged the judiciary to deal with corruption claims and restore public confidence within the authorized system. Subhash’s dying has reignited debates on systemic reforms and the challenges confronted by males in matrimonial disputes.
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have assured that the matter might be dealt with with the utmost seriousness.
(Discussions on suicides may be triggering for some. However suicides are preventable. In case you are on the lookout for assist, some suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-40769002 from Sanjivini (Delhi-based, 10 am – 5.30 pm) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Basis (Chennai-based, eight am – 10 pm), +91 9999666555 from Vandrevala Basis (Mumbai-based, 24×7).
