Bengaluru police files FIR against the wife of the late Atul Subhash and her family.

They have been booked for abetment of su*cide under Section 108 3(5) of the BNS.

It is under Non Bailable Offence.

On Bengaluru techie suicide, BJP MP Jagadish Shettar says, “This has to be thoroughly inquired. The state government has to take this case very seriously. The culprits need to be punished. The judiciary has to take note of all this.”

On Atul Subhash suicide case, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, “I am shocked. His video is heart-wrenching…. The case is infested with communism, socialism, and feminism. The extortion of crores which was beyond his capacity is condemnable… Nevertheless, we cannot use the example of a wrong woman to torture other women. In 99% of the marriages, the men are at fault.”

Delhi-based Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa on Wednesday spoke on the Bengaluru techie suicide case citing possible misuse of Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code and said that the case should be taken into serious consideration as it affects the social fabric of our society.

The senior advocate said that Section 498 A is being misused and has become a has become a ‘tool for extorting money.’

Speaking to ANI, Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa said, “I think it’s a very serious matter. Being a criminal lawyer for now over three decades, I have seen how 498 A has been misused by our own people–legal fraternity, police machinery, and the disgruntled women who have filed cases. This incident has triggered the controversy and has brought the issue before the people of the country. It should be taken very seriously because the misuse of 498 A should be curbed because it affects the social fabric of our society.”

Bar Council of India Chairman and BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra says, “… The incident is unfortunate. The behaviour of the judge is also unfortunate and there should be action… The High Court will not remain quiet regarding this… As far as 498A is considered, everyone knows that it is being more misused than it is being used properly. The no. of genuine cases has decreased… The whole family gets trapped… The provisions of the law need some changes. There should be a preliminary inquiry before lodging the FIR. There should be an inquiry before the complaint is launched. If there seems to be a case prima facie, then the FIR should be lodged… It should be made bailable… Women file a case of 498A even at petty issues… So many issues can be solved by mediation and don’t need to be taken to the Court if proper changes are made in the law…”