A court staff member died by suicide at the Saket Court complex in Delhi on Friday following which colleagues staged protest outside the Saket court in the national capital on Friday. The court staff member died by jumping from a building in the Saket court complex according to the Saket Court Secretary.
According to preliminary investigations, the staffer jumped from a building inside the court premises. A suicide note has been recovered from the spot, and further details will be shared after the investigation progresses, officials said.The incident was confirmed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), who stated that the matter is being probed and all aspects are being examined.
The deceased has been identified as Harish Singh Mahar. In the suicide note, Harish spoke about intense work pressure and prolonged mental stress linked to his job. He wrote that he was 60 per cent differently abled, and that continuing in service had become increasingly difficult for him.
According to the note, after being appointed as an ahlmad, he began suffering from severe stress and insomnia. Harish mentioned that he had even considered taking voluntary retirement due to mounting pressure, but was constrained by service rules, as pension benefits are available only after attaining the age of 60.
In his note, Harish Singh Mahar appealed to the court administration to find solutions for employees with disabilities, so that others do not have to face similar hardships in the future. He made it clear that he was not holding anyone personally responsible for his decision.
Anil Basoya, Secretary, Saket Court said "At around 10 AM, everyone got the news that our court staff, Ahlmad Harish, had jumped from a floor. He is in a serious condition, and it is clear that he might not survive." According to Basoya, Harish left behind a suicide note, which stated the reason was "work pressure."
The protestors raised "Justice for Harish" slogans outside the court. Members of the court staff and the BAR Association participated in the protest to show their support and ask for justice in the case. <br "The entire BAR association is also with the court staff... We are here to demand justice for Harish," said Basoya.
Another protester expressed grief over the news and stated that he should receive justice and that their issues should be heard. In addition, she emphasised that communication about workload should be encouraged in courts to prevent similar incidents in the future. "We want justice for him and everyone's voice to be heard. They should personally come and talk to people about their problems, so that no colleague in future takes such a step," she said.
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