Bengaluru Techie Suicide: Examining the Realities of the Family Court System

The tragic suicide of 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash from Uttar Pradesh, who passed away in Bengaluru, has highlighted critical issues within the family court system. In a detailed suicide note exceeding 20 pages and an accompanying video, Subhash recounted his experiences with his wife, the ongoing court case, and the profound toll it took on his mental health and family, raising significant concerns about the system’s shortcomings.

The complaint also alleges that Atul Subhash’s wife had demanded Rs 30 lakh to allow him to visit his son who is now four years old. The complaint alleges that Atul had died by suicide as he was harrased mentally and physically. Based on the complaint, the case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Atul Subhash, who worked for a private firm in Bengaluru, left behind a 24-page death note, giving extensive details of what he alleged was years long of emotional distress of marital issues; multiple cases filed against him and harassment by his wife, her relatives, and a judge based in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Subhash’s body was found hanging at his residence in the Manjunath Layout area, which falls under the Marathahalli police station limits, they added. A placard reading “Justice is due” was found in the room where he ended his life.

Before taking the drastic step, he recorded an over 80-minute video on Rumble, explaining the circumstances under which he had decided to die by suicide.

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What happened with Atul Subhash?

In a viral video, Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash expressed despair over marital discord and alleged harassment by the court and police, claiming his earnings were being used against him. He demanded his wife and her family stay away from his funeral and urged his ashes not be immersed until justice was served. Police have registered an abetment of suicide case against his wife and her family, with investigations ongoing. Subhash had also shared his suicide note via email and WhatsApp before his death.

What were Subhash’s requests?

Additionally, in his death note, Subhash requested that custody of his child be granted to his parents, stating that they could “provide better values”.

In his death note, Subhash mentioned getting married in 2019. The couple had a son, the following year.

He alleged that his wife’s family repeatedly harassed him for money, demanding several lakh. When he refused, his wife reportedly left their Bengaluru home with their son in 2021, he alleged in this suicide note.

Subhash further alleged, “My wife will keep my child alienated and file more cases to harass me, my elderly parents, and my brother, using the money I pay her as maintenance. Instead of using it for our child’s welfare, she is weaponising it against us.”

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