Atul Subhash’s monthly salary was Rs 84,000. Here’s how much went to his ex-wife

Last update:December 12, 2024, 1:40 p.m. IST

The Jaunpur family court had in July 2024 ordered Atul Subhash to pay monthly maintenance of Rs 40,000 for his child in a dispute with his wife.

Atul reportedly had Rs 44,000 remaining every month for his and his family’s living expenses, including rent, in Bengaluru. (News18 hindi)

The tragic death of Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old AI engineer, has triggered widespread discussions on social media, raising concerns over possible misuse of legal provisions, particularly Section 498(A). This case has reignited debate across the country regarding cases where men and their families face allegedly wrongful charges under this section.

On the other hand, lawyer Dinesh Mishra, who represented Atul Subhash in the family court, said that Atul presented a truthful account of his experience with the legal system and neither the court nor the judge was at fault. According to Mishra, the court order was not the reason for Atul’s suicide.

The lawyer said Atul Subhash’s monthly income in Bangalore was around Rs 84,000. In July, the Jaunpur family court ordered monthly maintenance of Rs 40,000 for Subhash’s child. The lawyer clarified that this order specifically related to the child’s expenses and made no provision for the wife.

The lawyer said: “Atul probably thought that Rs 40,000 was too much. If he thought that amount was excessive, he should have gone to the High Court to challenge it. »

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Atul reportedly had Rs 44,000 remaining every month for his and his family’s living expenses, including rent, in Bengaluru. The lawyer said that because Atul’s wife is well established and earns a good income, the court did not order any alimony for her.

The lawyer further clarified that the justice system cannot be held responsible for an individual’s decision to commit suicide. The court, he stressed, followed due process and legal precedent in reaching its verdict and, therefore, no error or wrongdoing was committed.

Mishra said that if Atul’s family members wish to consult him, he is ready to provide further legal advice on the matter. Mishra said anyone who feels the court order was unfair has the right to appeal. He expressed sadness over the drastic step taken, saying suicide is a tragic outcome and not a solution to a problem.

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He denied any form of settlement or external pressure outside the court in this case, saying: “If someone tries to influence the court from outside, then the court cannot be responsible for that.” »

Meanwhile, Atul’s brother Subhash pleaded for justice, saying he wanted the law to be amended to avoid similar incidents. He stressed the need for families in such situations to receive appropriate legal assistance, in order to avoid desperate measures such as suicide.

The Atul Subhash case was heard by the Jaunpur Family Court in July 2024. The dispute, regarding payment of alimony, was between Atul Subhash and his wife. The court had ordered Subhash to pay monthly maintenance of Rs 40,000 for their child.

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