Supreme Court Awards Custody of Bengaluru Techie

The court ruled in favor of Nikita Singhania, accused of abetting Atul Subhash's suicide, citing the child's best interests.

Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie, died by suicide in December 2024, leaving a detailed note and video alleging harassment by his estranged wife and her family.
The Supreme Court denied custody of Subhash's four-year-old son to his mother, Anju Devi, stating that she was unfamiliar with the child and that custody with the mother ensured stability.
The court interacted with the child via video conferencing before delivering its verdict, emphasizing the child's welfare as the primary consideration.
Nikita Singhania, along with her mother and brother, faces charges of abetment to suicide and was arrested but later released on bail earlier this month.
Subhash's suicide note accused his wife and in-laws of extortion and legal harassment, reigniting debates about misuse of laws designed to protect women.