In a dramatic turn of events following the tragic suicide of Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash on December 9, his mother, Anju Modi, has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court seeking the custody of her four-year-old grandson. The whereabouts of the child remain unknown, and Modi is seeking legal intervention after Subhash’s wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family failed to reveal the boy’s location.

Atul Subhash left behind video and written notes alleging harassment and false accusations from his wife and in-laws. These claims are central to the ongoing legal proceedings, with Modi contending that the Singhania family is obstructing the efforts to locate her grandson.

According to reports, Nikita Singhania told the police that her son was enrolled in a Faridabad boarding school and in the custody of her uncle, Sushil Singhania. However, Sushil has since denied any knowledge of the child’s whereabouts, further complicating the situation.

A bench of the Supreme Court, consisting of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh, has issued notices to the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Karnataka, demanding clarity regarding the child’s location. The next hearing of the case has been scheduled for January 7, 2025.

The case has garnered significant attention due to the multiple arrests made in connection with Subhash’s death. On December 16, Subhash’s wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, and brother Anurag Singhania were arrested by the Karnataka Police. The authorities cited evidence from Subhash’s suicide note and video, accusing the Singhania family of abetting the suicide. They are currently in judicial custody.

Anju Modi’s petition claims that the Singhania family has actively hindered the search for the missing child. Subhash’s father, Pawan Kumar, has also publicly demanded custody of his grandson, joining Modi’s plea for the child’s immediate return.

In a counter-move, the Singhania family is defending itself. Nikita’s uncle, Sushil Singhania, sought anticipatory bail in the Allahabad High Court, with his counsel, senior advocate Manish Tiwary, arguing that Sushil, at the age of 69 with chronic health issues, could not be held accountable for the suicide. The court granted him pre-arrest bail with strict conditions, including the surrender of his passport and availability for police questioning.

Subhash’s family has strongly contested the actions of Nikita and her relatives, alleging they harassed him with false legal cases and extortion demands. The family has vowed not to perform the last rites for Subhash until justice is served. “We will not immerse my brother’s ashes until all false cases are dropped and justice is delivered,” said Bikas Kumar, Subhash’s brother.

As the legal battle intensifies, the family has expressed grave concerns about the safety of Subhash’s son. “We have not seen him in recent photos. We are deeply concerned about his safety. We want to know his whereabouts, and we demand his custody immediately,” said Bikas Kumar.

This complex case, involving family feuds, legal battles, and a missing child, continues to unfold, with both families bracing for the next phase of litigation.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has announced the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 results, bringing an end to the anticipation of nearly 2.93 lakh aspirants. Candidates can now access their scorecards by logging in with their registration number and password on the official website iimcat.ac.in.

This year, 14 candidates secured the prestigious 100 percentile. Notably, 13 of them come from engineering backgrounds, while only one is a non-engineer. Among the top performers, there is just one woman. Maharashtra emerged as a stronghold for top scorers, with the majority hailing from the state.

The provisional answer key was released on December 3, with candidates given until December 5 to raise objections. However, no changes were made to the provisional keys.

Experts have described CAT 2024 as relatively easier compared to the past two years, leading to expectations of higher cut-offs for admission.

Out of the total 2.93 lakh candidates who appeared for the test:

• 1.86 lakh were male candidates,
• 1.07 lakh were female candidates, and
• 5 candidates identified as transgender.

This diverse group of test-takers reflects the growing interest in management education across all demographics.

Candidates with valid CAT 2024 scores can now register for admission to postgraduate programmes at IIMs and other participating institutes. The final selection process will consider the CAT score, along with other criteria like academic performance, work experience, and performance in rounds such as the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).

The CAT exam continues to serve as a gateway to the country’s top business schools, paving the way for aspirants to excel in diverse fields of management and entrepreneurship.

A devastating collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway transformed a busy roadway into a fiery inferno on Friday morning, claiming eight lives and leaving over 40 injured. The accident, captured on CCTV footage, shows smoke quickly engulfing the street before a massive explosion rocked the area, resulting in extensive damage.

The fire triggered by the crash spread rapidly, burning at least 30 vehicles and filling the sky with thick black smoke. Flames from the blaze were visible from nearly a kilometer away, and a 300-meter stretch of the highway was left heavily damaged, causing significant traffic disruptions and long vehicle queues.

Emergency services, including ambulances and fire department teams, were dispatched promptly to the site. Efforts are ongoing to identify passengers from a bus caught behind the gas tanker during the accident. Authorities are also assessing the damage to establishments along the highway caused by the intense heat and flames.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar visited the injured at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, where a green corridor has been set up to expedite the transportation of patients from the accident site. According to Health Minister Khimsar, nearly half of those admitted to the hospital are in critical condition.

The incident has drawn attention to road safety measures and the handling of hazardous materials in transit, with authorities urging stricter adherence to safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies.

The Jaipur-Ajmer highway, a critical route connecting major cities in Rajasthan, remains partially closed as cleanup and investigation efforts continue.