Overview
- Harish Singh Mahar, a 43-year-old ahlmad at Saket District Court, died by suicide on January 9 after jumping from the complex, leaving a handwritten note.
- The note cited “office work pressure,” prolonged mental distress, and his 60% disability, requested lighter postings for disabled staff, and stated no one was responsible.
- Police began an inquiry with forensic work and witness statements, the body was sent to AIIMS for autopsy, and some reports said no FIR had been registered at the time.
- Court staff and lawyers staged sit-ins and a candlelight march and initially announced a boycott of Saturday’s National Lok Adalat to protest staffing shortages and workload.
- Following a meeting with Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, the employees’ association reported directions including recruitment to ease shortages and told members to resume duties.