The tragic case of Nishant Tripathi has once again exposed the double standards in our legal and social systems when it comes to men’s rights.
Nishant Tripathi, a 41 years old man with a promising future, ultimately took his own life. What makes this case even more ironic is that his own mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, is a well-known women’s rights activist—yet, even she could not saved her son from the very system she advocated for.
What his mother achieved as a women’s rights activist raises question that “did she truly succeeded as a women’s rights activist”.
The Story of Nishant Tripathi
Nishant accused his wife, Apoorva Parikh, and her aunt, Prarthana Mishra, of pushing him to take the extreme step. The Indian legal system, known for being skewed in favor of women, became a weapon against him. His cries for justice fell on deaf ears. Society, which is quick to believe accusations against men, refused to hear his side of the story.
His mother Neelam Chaturvedi, despite her influence in feminist circles, could not prevent the damage that false allegations and biased laws inflicted on her son. This tragic incident proves what Men’s Rights Activists (MRAs) have been saying for years—men are not just ignored but actively disadvantaged in legal and social systems designed to be “protective” only for women.
“His mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, claims to have ensured justice for 37,000 women. Now, after this incident, she should introspect—did she ensure justice, or did she contribute to the harassment of 37,000 accused men?” says Kumar S. Ratan, founder of Men Helpline.
The Hypocrisy of Gendered Laws
For years, feminists have fought for women’s rights, arguing that women need special protections. But what happens when men need protection? Cases like Nishant’s expose the dangerous misuse of gender-biased laws, where a simple allegation can destroy a man’s career, reputation, and life without the need for substantial evidence.
If a prominent women’s rights activist like Neelam Chaturvedi could not prevent this from happening to her own son, what hope do ordinary men have? This should be a wake-up call for everyone.
Men Also Deserve Justice
- False Allegations Ruin Lives – The presumption of guilt against men is destroying innocent lives.
- Mental Health and Suicide Rates – Men face extreme emotional and legal pressure but have little support.
- Legal Reform is Urgent – Gender-neutral laws are necessary to ensure fairness in justice.
We Call for Change
Men’s rights organizations, including Men Helpline, have been working tirelessly to highlight these issues. We are constantly demanding gender-neutral laws to ensure justice for all, regardless of gender. The Nishant Tripathi, Atul Subhash, Puneet Khurana, Manav Sharma and many more such cases underscores the urgent need to recognize male victims of domestic abuse and provide them with legal safeguards.
The debate is no longer about men versus women but about ensuring fair treatment under the law for every individual. Without urgent legal reforms, more men may continue to suffer in silence, leading to preventable tragedies like Nishant Tripathi’s.
We urge policymakers, activists, and the public to recognize that men, too, are victims of societal and legal oppression. Justice should be for all, not just for one gender.
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