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Disapproval of marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide: SC

The Supreme Court has said expressing disapproval for marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide under section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma made the observation while quashing a chargesheet against a woman who was accused of abetting the suicide of another woman who was allegedly in love with her son. The allegations were based on disputes between the deceased and the appellant's son, who had refused to marry her. The appellant was accused of opposing the marriage and making disparaging remarks against the deceased. The court said even if all evidence on record, including the chargesheet and witness statements, are taken to be correct, there is not an iota of evidence against the appellant. "We find that the acts of the appellant are too remote and indirect to constitute the offence under section 306, IPC. There is no allegation against the appellant of a nature that the deceased was left with no alternative b

SC to hear on Jan 20 plea by Atul Subhash's mother for custody of his son

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea filed by the mother of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based engineer who committed suicide in 2024 alleging harassment by wife, seeking his minor son's custody. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Saish Chandra Sharma is likely to hear the plea by Anju Devi who has filed a habeas corpus petition, seeking the custody of her four-year-old grandson. On January 7, the top court had denied her the minor's custody saying she was "stranger to the child". Subhash, 34, who was found hanging at his house in Bengaluru's Munnekolalu on December 9 last year, purportedly left behind lengthy messages, blaming his wife and in-laws for pushing him to take the extreme step. During the last hearing, the top court was informed by the counsel appearing for Subhash's estranged wife Nikita Singhania that the child was studying at a boarding school in Haryana. Advocate Kumar Dushyant Singh, representing Devi, had sought the child's custody and alleged

'Stranger to boy': SC denies grandchild's custody to Atul Subhash's mother

The Supreme Court has rejected the custody plea of the four-year-old boy's paternal grandmother, citing her lack of familiarity with the child

Bengaluru techie suicide: Court refuses to quash complaint against wife

The Karnataka High Court has refused to stay order on abetment of suicide complaint filed against Atul Subhash's wife and family

Who was Simran Singh, RJ, Instagram influencer found dead in Gurugram flat?

25-year-old Simran Singh, a well-known freelance radio jockey and Instagram influencer, affectionately known as 'Jammu ki Dhadkan', was found dead in her Sector 47 flat in Gurugram

MBBS student dies by suicide at AIIMS-Bhubaneshwar, leaves note for brother

Ratnesh Kumar Mishra, a 21-year-old student from Assam's Diburugarh was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his hostel room

Bengaluru techie's mother seeks top court's help to find missing grandson

The mother of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash mentioned in her petition that Atul's ex-wife Nikita and her family, who are currently in custody, have failed to disclose the whereabouts of their grandson

Bengaluru techie suicide: HC relief for uncle, wife in jail. Top updates

The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the Bengaluru techie's wife's uncle, while other family members remain in judicial custody

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania arrested: All we know

On 14 December, Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash's estranged wife Nikita Singhania was arrested in connection with his suicide case. Here's a recap of what has happened so far

Harassment not sufficient to find accused guilty of abetting suicide: SC

Mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement, the Supreme Court has said. The observations came from a bench of justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale which delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a Gujarat High Court order which refused to discharge a woman's husband and her two in-laws for allegedly harassing her and driving her to suicide. The case was registered in 2021 for the alleged offences including under sections 498-A (subjecting a married woman to cruelty) and 306 of the Indian Penal Code which deals with the offence of abetment of suicide and prescribes jail term of up to 10 years and fine. "For a conviction under section 306 of the IPC, it is a well-established legal principle that the presence of clear mens rea - the intention to abet the act - is essential. Mere harassment, by itself, is not sufficient to find an accused guilty of abetting suicide," t

'Like a beast': What Bengaluru techie's wife said in dowry complaint

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife accused him and his family in 2022 of dowry harassment, assault, and cruelty, filing charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act and IPC

Amid Bengaluru techie death case, SC issues 8 guidelines on alimony amount

The Supreme Court clarified that these eight factors are not rigid rules but serve as guidelines for determining alimony

Know the full story of Bengaluru techie suicide case

Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old tech professional from Bengaluru, died by suicide in his home after months of meticulous planning.

Bengaluru techie suicide, Amazon quick comm, Mobikwik, Vishal Mega Mart IPOs & more

The Supreme Court today raised concerns over the growing misuse of cruelty laws by married women to harass husbands and in-laws

Ex-South Korean defence minister attempts suicide amid martial law scandal

Kim Yong-Hyun, the former defence minister of South Korea, accused of advising President Yoon to impose martial law, attempted suicide before his arrest. He now faces rebellion charges

SC flags misuse of cruelty laws amid Bengaluru techie's death by suicide

The Supreme Court raises concerns over the growing misuse of Section 498A of the IPC following the tragic suicide of a Bengaluru techie

Bengaluru techie suicide: Is India's family court system failing?

The suicide of a Bengaluru techie brings intense scrutiny on India's family courts, raising questions about their ability to protect vulnerable individuals in disputes

Bengaluru techie dies by suicide over domestic dispute: All that happened

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash leaves behind a detailed suicide note and video, sparking conversations about systemic corruption and societal pressures in family disputes

Bajaj Finance employee dies by suicide; family alleges mental harassment

The deceased's family members have alleged that company officials had been continuously pressuring him to achieve targets

Malaika Arora's father dies by suicide; Who was Anil Arora? Details inside

Anil Arora, Malaika Arora's father, allegedly committed suicide around 9 am today. The police are investigating the matter. Arbaaz Khan, Malaika's former husband, meanwhile arrived at her home