Nikita Singhania and Family Secure Bail in Suicide Case
In a significant development, a Bengaluru court granted bail to Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, and brother Anurag Singhania in the abetment of suicide case involving Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash. The 34-year-old Subhash died by suicide on December 9, leaving behind a video and a detailed 24-page note alleging harassment by his wife and her family.
Legal Developments and Arrests
Following Subhash’s death, his estranged wife and her family were arrested—Nikita from Gurugram and her mother and brother from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The accused had approached the Karnataka High Court seeking an expedited decision on their bail petition. The High Court directed the Bengaluru sessions court to address the plea promptly, resulting in the granting of bail.
The suicide note reportedly accused the Singhania family of persistent harassment, false allegations, and financial extortion, with demands allegedly reaching Rs 3 crore to settle their marital disputes.
Custody Battle Over Four-Year-Old Son
Adding to the complexity of the case is the custody dispute over Subhash and Nikita’s four-year-old son. Subhash’s parents have claimed they are unaware of the child’s whereabouts and have sought custody, citing the contents of their son’s suicide note, which expressed a wish for his parents to care for the child.
Pawan Kumar, Subhash’s father, accused Nikita of exploiting their grandson for financial gain, alleging she treated him as a “money-making tool.” The family has approached the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear the matter on January 7.
Allegations of Harassment and Extortion
Subhash’s suicide note and video highlighted a troubled marital relationship. He accused his wife and her family of driving him to despair through false cases and mental torture. He also alleged that Nikita demanded an increasing monthly allowance, starting from Rs 20,000 and eventually escalating to Rs 80,000.
The techie’s lawyer, Akash Jindal, argued against granting bail, claiming the accused used the child as leverage. Jindal further mentioned that a habeas corpus petition had been filed with the Supreme Court, resulting in directives for Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Haryana to determine the child’s location.
Family and Legal Counsel Speak Out
Subhash’s father expressed anguish, describing his son as “broken from within” due to the alleged harassment. He reiterated the family’s commitment to gaining custody of their grandson, asserting that he would be safer with them.
The legal counsel for Subhash maintained that the severity of the crime and the use of the child as a bargaining tool should weigh against the accused in court proceedings.
Next Steps
As legal proceedings continue, the case raises broader questions about mental health, marital disputes, and custodial rights. While the Singhanias have been granted bail, the custody battle and the allegations in Subhash’s suicide note remain unresolved.
The upcoming Supreme Court hearing on January 7 is expected to provide further clarity, particularly regarding the child’s custody and the accusations against the accused. For now, the case underscores the need for sensitivity and accountability in addressing such deeply personal and tragic circumstances.
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