From Suicide Notes to Honeymoon Murder: India’s Disturbing 2025 Cases of Marital Abuse Against Men

2025 was a year that saw an alarming increase in instances of intense marital discord in India, as well as a variety of highly publicised cases involving allegations of abuse, manipulative behavior, and even violence towards spouses. These incidents have led to a heated public debate on the laws governing marriage and gender roles, as well as the more sombre realities of marriage in contemporary India.

The Atul Subhash Tragedy: A Tech Professional’s Final Plea

One of the cases that probably drew much attention is that of Atul Subhash, who was a 34-year-old AI professional based in Bengaluru. On 9th December 2024, the Atul Subhash family announced that he had committed suicide. His remains included a lengthy note with a total of 24 pages, as well as the video of his death that was soon to be the subject of conversation across the nation.

In his last testimonies, Atul accused his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, as well as their family, of constant harassment and false charges of criminality and constant dowry demands. Subhash’s allegations paint a disturbing image of deceitful legal practices and psychological torture, which ultimately caused him to commit suicide. Own life.

The repercussions were swift and substantial. A FIR was lodged in the context of IPC sections, including 108 (abetment to suicide) as well as 498A for the wife of the deceased and his relatives. The case did take an unusual turn when it was decided by the Supreme Court, which later cautioned against abuse of the laws against cruelty without proof of intent, making clear the complexity of these instances in the Indian legal system.

The Meerut Drum Murder: A Gruesome Discovery

What can be described as one of the most disturbing cases in 2025, the death of Saurabh Rajput in Meerut showed the extent to which marital conflicts could grow. Saurabh Rajput, a 35-year-old naval officer of the merchant navy, is believed to have been killed in the presence of his spouse, Muskan Rastogi (27), and her partner, Sahil Shukla (25), between February 2025 and March 2025.

The incident gained attention, and not only for the supposed betrayal, but also because of the horrendous way in which the crimes were covered up. Saurabh’s body was cut into 15 pieces and then buried inside a cement drum, which showed a degree of deliberateness and inhumanity that stunned investigators as well as the general public.

Honeymoon Horror: The Raja Raghuvanshi Case

One of the most terrifying cases concerns the death of Raja Raghuvanshi during what should have been one of the best times that he had. On the 23rd of May 2025, the unlucky 29-year-old vanished while on honeymoon in the beautiful mountains of Meghalaya. His body was discovered in a gorge, and an investigation by police revealed a sinister plan.

According to police, Raja Raghuvanshi’s wife, Sonam (25), is believed to have employed accomplices to murder her husband. More disturbingly, the police say there were multiple unsuccessful attempts prior to the final killing. Four suspects have admitted to the murder and have revealed that Sonam was involved and a part of the plot to murder. This case is currently under investigation, and Sonam, along with others, is detained.

Mumbai IT Manager’s Desperation: The Manav Sharma Case

The tragic demise of Manav Sharma, who was a thirty-year-old TCS manager who was from Mumbai, was reported on the 24th of February 2025, in Agra. In the days before he committed suicide, Manav Sharma recorded a nearly seven-minute-long video, which would later provide crucial information in understanding his mental condition and the factors that caused his suicide.

In the video, Manav Sharma alleged harassment by his wife, who reported that she was interested in living with her boyfriend, and accused him of being a liar. This case demonstrated the mental pressures that these circumstances can cause.

But the case shows the complex nature of divorce. Manav’s wife, Nikita, was able to defend herself, affirming that her husband suffered from alcohol and that he had also committed self-harm. This contradictory narrative demonstrates the difficulty in discerning the truth from emotional situations like this. Police have registered an abetment to suicide instance and will continue to investigate.

The Haryana Conspiracy: Magan’s Allegations

On 18th June, 2025, an individual referred to by the name Magan (alias Ajay) from Rohtak, Haryana, died by suicide. The case is notable for the strange and intricate details of the claims that he presented in a film that was recorded prior to his death.

According to Magan’s allegations, his wife, Divya, as well as her lover, Deepak (a Maharashtra police constable), were able to pressure Magan to murder his father and to sell the property belonging to the family in order to fund Deepak’s promotion to a career. Magan further claimed that they threatened to kill him and sent him sexually explicit videos to use as methods of intimidation.

In the wake of his demise, there was a report filed in the wake of his death, and investigators are looking for Divya as well as Deepak to look into these grave claims.

A Pattern of Desperation and Legal Complexity

The five case studies from 2025 expose disturbing patterns in how marriage relationships can degrade into situations of fraud and manipulation, as well as, in certain cases, violent acts and even murder. These cases highlight a number of worrying developments:

Legal weaponization. A number of incidents involve allegations of misuse of laws, including the law on dowry as well as domestic violence statutes for harassment, rather than for protection.

Financial exploitation. Many instances include demands for cash, properties, money, or any other financial rewards as possible motivations behind the abuse.

Third-party involvement. A number of instances involve relatives, indicating the fact that marital conflicts often extend beyond the couple itself.

Extreme Results The incidents vary from suicides caused by harassment allegations to a murder with premeditation, which shows how situations like these can turn to more serious crimes.

The Broader Social Context

These court cases have brought back discussions about the Indian wedding laws and the gender dynamic, as well as the need to reform legal systems. Even though laws such as Section 498A were enacted to safeguard women from dowry abuse as well as domestic violence, some claim that they can be misused against males.

The Supreme Court’s cautionary note regarding the Atul Subhash case regarding the misuse of laws against cruelty reflects the court’s understanding of this danger. Legal experts insist on the necessity to conduct a thorough investigation and use procedures based on evidence, not merely assumptions that are based on gender.

Moving Forward: The Need for Balance

While India is wrestling with these alarming instances, there’s an increasing awareness that marital violence and domestic assault can be a problem for everyone, regardless of gender. As women are still confronted with major challenges and violence within relationships, these cases illustrate that males, too, may suffer from manipulation, intimidation, or even murder in marital relationships.

The solution isn’t in ignoring the legitimate protection requirements regardless of gender; however, it is in making sure that the legal system is able to manage the complexity of contemporary marriages while also preventing the use of laws to protect. While these court cases continue to play out in the courts of India and elsewhere, they are powerful reminders of the necessity of providing mental health care as well as legal reform, as well as societal changes to address the causes that cause divorce and discord.

The tragic events of 2025 caused India to face uncomfortable realities regarding relationships, marriage, and justice. They have also highlighted the need for more systematic strategies for preventing these devastating outcomes from happening in the near future.