Overview
- Delhi Police said preliminary findings indicate suicide at the Saket district court complex and confirmed recovery of a handwritten note.
- The note identified the deceased as Harish Singh Mahar, an Ahlmad, and described prolonged work pressure and years of mental distress.
- He wrote that he was 60% disabled, struggled with sleep and overthinking, and that the job had become too difficult for him.
- Citing financial and retirement concerns, he said early retirement would delay access to savings or pension, and he asked the High Court to provide lighter, dignified seating for disabled staff.
- Police secured the area, called forensic teams and are recording colleague and witness statements; one report said court employees demonstrated at the complex after the death.