Date: 10-Dec-2024, for Press/media

The suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhas is not the first tragedy—it is a glaring testament to the systematic discrimination against men and targeted harassment faced by men in India. Atul’s detailed final note unveils many shocking realities of abuse, corruption, and mockery within the judicial system, his wife Nitika Singhania, and legal & societal biases, which pushed him to end his life.

His note reveals shocking instances where the judicial system, instead of providing justice, turned into a tool for his persecution. This is not just a failure of justice—it is a deliberate systemic ordeal designed to destroy men emotionally, socially, and financially.

Believing on Atul’s Last Note

We believe that law, legal system court will consider his last note as dying declaration.

“How many more men must suffer for the women’s rights and legal bias”, Kumar S Ratan Men’s and Child rights activist and Founder of Men Helpline (menhelpline.org)

Mockery of Justice in Court

Atul’s suicide note explicitly reveals horrifying instances where the legal system itself turned against him. During a court proceeding, Nitika Singhania mocked him, urging him to commit suicide, and instead of intervening, the presiding judge, Rita Kaushik, laughed at the remark. This heartless behavior exemplifies the institutional apathy and discrimination men face daily.

The Death of Human Rights for Men – a systematic genocide of men’s rights

Atul’s tragic death highlights the fact that men in India are treated as disposable. They are denied dignity, fairness, and even basic human rights. The judicial and societal frameworks are complicit in pushing countless men into depression, financial ruin, and, ultimately, suicide. This is nothing less than a systematic genocide of men’s rights.

Our Demand for Independent Investigation

In light of these grave allegations and to restore faith in the justice system, we demand:

1. An Independent Judicial Investigation: The matter must be probed by a neutral judge who has no ties to the case or involved parties.
2. CBI Investigation: Alternatively, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry must be launched to investigate the circumstances leading to Atul Subhas’s death, including the actions of Judge Rita Kaushik, Nitika Singhania, and others involved.
3. Immediate Suspension: Pending investigation, Judge Rita Kaushik must be suspended to ensure an impartial inquiry.

The Systematic Ordeal Against Men

Atul’s case is not an exception but a brutal representation of a systemic effort to destroy men emotionally, financially, and socially:

1. Institutional Bias: Men are presumed guilty and treated as criminals based on mere allegations, with no thorough investigations.
2. Legal Extortion: Atul’s note highlights how he was subjected to financial demands running into crores, weaponizing gender-biased laws to bleed him dry. When his working wife demanded Rs 1 Cr to settle the case, the court told Atul that you must be earning Rs 3Cr.
3. It’s not Mockery of Men’s Suffering but on Natural Justice in Question: His tragic interactions with the judiciary, including being laughed at during court proceedings, demonstrate a lack of empathy and accountability.

Atul’s Final Pleas

Atul Subhas’s note is a call to action against a system that dehumanizes men:

• He demanded live court hearings to expose the abuse he endured and the misuse of gender-biased laws.
• He sought justice against his false accusers and those who mocked his suffering.
• He called for an end to the relentless harassment of men and their families in false cases.

Our Demands for Change

• Legal Reforms: Urgent reforms to ensure fair trials and prevent misuse of gender-biased laws.
• Punishment for False Cases: Strict action against individuals who file false cases to harass and extort men.
• Mental Health Support for Men: Dedicated support systems for men facing legal and emotional crises.
• Recognition of Men’s Rights: Acknowledgment of men as equal citizens deserving of justice, dignity, and mental health support.

Justice Is Due

Atul Subhas’s death is not just a personal loss; it is a collective failure of our society and institutions. Men in this country are treated as second-class citizens, denied dignity, and subjected to inhumane treatment under the guise of justice. This must end. We call upon the judiciary, the government, and civil society to recognize this tragedy as a wake-up call. Let Atul’s voice, silenced by systemic oppression, spark a movement to demand accountability, fairness, and equality for men.