In a deeply tragic the case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhas brings to light the severe flaws and bias in our legal system that allow misuse of laws against men. Atul, a young man, became a victim of systemic bias and legal harassment by his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania.
Bengaluru Police has sincerely arrested Nikita where we observed that
Nikita appearance and expression was not of a widow
Nikita Mother carrying a mineral-water bottle, which is unusual
No sign of sindoor, no indication of widowhood, and not even an expression of sorrow or pain.
“As she herself not considering Atul’s widow, she should not be allowed to exercise her right as wife.”, Kumar S Ratan.
As per Nikita appearance, if she did not consider herself Atul’s wife then with WHAT RIGHTS she was begging money in court. In the case, for over 3 years, Nikita Singhania pursued many legal battles, demanding an exorbitant sum of ₹3 crore as alimony which we call it extortion by legal means. Her lack of mourning attire and indifferent demeanor, raising questions about her sincerity in the relationship and her legal claims.
In the Atul’s last note he revealed various facts that Nikita leveraged gender-biased laws as a weapon. Her demands and relentless litigation drained him emotionally and financially which led Atul to take the drastic step of sacrificing his life.
“how many more men has to be sacrificed for women empowerment.”, Kumar S Ratan
The question arises here that why laws continue to treat men as default perpetrators and women as default victims. If Nikita herself did not recognize Atul as her husband, as her actions suggested, why was she allowed to pursue such massive claims in court?
This case highlights:
Misuse of Legal Provisions: Nikita used alimony claims as a tool of harassment rather than a genuine need for support.
Lack of Accountability: The law enabled Nitika to harass Atul for years without substantial proof of a legitimate marital relationship. The bias inherent in matrimonial laws left Atul with no viable legal or emotional recourse.
Atul’s case is just not a single case, but it reflects a growing trend where men are subjected to false accusations, excessive demands, legal extortion, and emotional abuse under the guise of legal battles.
Key Demands:
She should not be allowed to exercise her right as wife.
Gender-neutral matrimonial laws to ensure fairness for both parties.
Stricter penalties for misuse of legal provisions to harass individuals.
Mechanisms to evaluate the authenticity of alimony claims before burdening individuals with prolonged legal battles.
Atul Subhas’s sacrifice should not be in vain. This case calls for urgent attention to the flaws in our legal system and for reforms to prevent further tragedies like his.
