Sat Jan 04 13:43:20 UTC 2025: **Bengaluru Techie’s Wife and In-laws Granted Bail in Abetment of Suicide Case**
**Bengaluru, [Date]** – A Bengaluru court today granted bail to the wife and in-laws of Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie who died by suicide on December 9th. Subhash’s death followed allegations of harassment by his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, and brother Anurag Singhania. The trio had been arrested earlier this month following a suicide note and video left by Subhash detailing the alleged harassment and extortion attempts.
Subhash’s accusations included false cases filed against him, persistent torture, and demands for a Rs 3 crore settlement. He also alleged his wife treated their four-year-old son as an “ATM,” repeatedly demanding money for the child’s care.
The bail order comes after the accused appealed to the Karnataka High Court, which directed the session court to expedite their bail petitions. While granted bail, the case continues. The whereabouts of the couple’s child remain unknown, prompting Subhash’s parents to file a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court seeking custody. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for January 7th.
Subhash’s father, Pawan Kumar, expressed his anguish, stating his son suffered silently despite the alleged abuse. He reiterated his intention to secure custody of his grandson, claiming the child’s safety is paramount. The lawyer representing Subhash’s family argued against the wife’s bail, citing the severity of the alleged crime and expressing concerns that the child could be used to leverage the bail application. The legal battle continues, with the Supreme Court set to play a crucial role in determining the child’s custody.
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