The suicide of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru software engineer, has ignited a debate over India’s dowry law. Subhash accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of harassment in his final note and video. This led to their arrest on charges of abetment to suicide.
Men’s rights activists argue that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, aimed at preventing dowry harassment, is often misused against men, while women’s groups emphasize its necessity to combat dowry-related violence. Calls for legal reforms and gender-neutral laws are growing, seeking justice for all victims.
