Crushed under law?

The suicide note left by Atul Subhash, who worked as deputy general manager at an automobile firm in Bengaluru, is highly emotive.

The demands put forth by him are strong enough to shake the core of the coldest of hearts. At the same time, the allegations and demands made by him project an ultimate urge to usher in a sweeping legal reform that would address the woes of many such victims who don't necessarily choose death over life. The palpable agony of many men crushed under the weight of a failing legal system has suddenly come to the fore—albeit at a heavy price of young, promising life. The tragic death of Atul Subhash has exposed the struggles faced by men entangled in marital disputes and their fight against the alleged misuse of the legal system.

In his 24-page suicide note and accompanying video, Subhash laid bare his torment—recounting years of legal battles, emotional anguish, and financial burden. His accusations against his estranged wife, her family, and even a judge are indicative of a heartbreaking gulf that needs to be bridged at the earliest.