Atul Subhash’s Family Seeks Justice After Suicide, Files FIR Naming Wife, Relatives, and Judge

A police complaint has been filed by the family of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru based techie who died by suicide after accusing his estranged wife of harassment. Atul's brother, Bikas Kumar, lodged an FIR accusing his wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, brother Anurag, and uncle Sushil of abetting his suicide. Atul, originally from Uttar Pradesh, had been living and working in Bengaluru. In a 24-page suicide note, he detailed years of emotional distress caused by harassment from his wife, her family, and a judge in Uttar Pradesh.

"My brother did everything for her. Whatever has happened was unfortunate. If he had ever talked to me or our father, we would have helped him get out of this situation," Bikas Kumar said, speaking to the media. Bikas has also appealed to the Indian government and the President, urging them to ensure justice for his brother. "I want to request the government of India and the President—justice must be done to my brother if he is telling the truth. If he is wrong, then show me the proof. There should be a proper investigation into the judge named in my brother’s suicide note," he demanded.

In his suicide note, Atul wrote, "If I win from the system, devote my mortal remains in Ganga, otherwise in a gutter outside the court." He accused his wife and her family of filing false cases against him, including demands for ₹3 crore to settle the disputes.

The news of Atul’s death was reported to the Bengaluru police at 6:00 am on Monday . When officers arrived, they found the flat bolted from the inside. Breaking in, they discovered Atul’s body and the detailed 24-page note, with "Justice is Due" written on each page.

In addition to accusing his wife and her family, Atul named a family court judge from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the judge had ignored his concerns. He also accused a court officer of accepting bribes in front of the judge. Atul claimed that his wife had filed nine different cases against him, including charges of murder, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dowry, and harassment for money. Atul also recorded a video describing the harassment he had faced and urged his family not to immerse his ashes until justice was served. He sent a message to his young son, whom he claimed had been kept away from him, and asked that his parents be given custody of the child.​