Amicus Prawo Associates has been entrusted with some of the most sensitive, complex, and high-profile legal matters in Karnataka and India. These cases reflect our commitment to fearless advocacy, strategic brilliance, and the relentless pursuit of justice — regardless of the complexity or visibility of the matter.
Bengaluru Techie Suicide — Multi-Jurisdictional Legal Battle for Justice, Criminal Accountability & Child Custody
The Atul Subhash case emerged as one of the most widely publicized and nationally significant legal matters in India in recent memory. Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based software engineer, died by suicide in December 2024, leaving behind a 24-page note and an 80-minute video alleging years of systematic harassment, extortion, and misuse of the legal system by his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, and other family members.
The case ignited a national conversation about the misuse of matrimonial laws — including Section 498A IPC, maintenance laws, and child custody proceedings — by parties acting in bad faith. Atul's note documented in granular detail over 40 court cases filed across multiple states, exorbitant maintenance demands, and what he described as judicial inaction in the face of clear abuse of process.
The case became a catalyst for a national movement, with protests in over 100 cities across India, and sparked urgent calls for legislative reform to introduce safeguards against the misuse of gender-specific matrimonial laws. It brought together legal advocates, civil society organizations, and policymakers in a conversation that continues to shape Indian family law discourse.
In the wake of Atul Subhash's death, his family — including his mother and brother — sought legal counsel to pursue justice and protect the rights of Atul's 4-year-old son, who was with the accused's family. Advocate Vinay Kumar Singh of Amicus Prawo Associates was appointed as lead legal counsel for the family, taking on full responsibility for both the criminal prosecution and the child custody battle.
The scale and sensitivity of this matter — spanning three states, two of India's highest courts, and continuous national media scrutiny — required precisely the combination of criminal law expertise, commercial acumen, media management capability, and multilevel advocacy that defines Amicus Prawo Associates' practice.
Following Atul Subhash's death, the legal team worked to ensure swift criminal action. Nikita Singhania and her mother Nisha Singhania were arrested by the Bengaluru police within days of the matter coming to light. The firm prepared detailed legal submissions supporting the criminal case and ensuring the investigation proceeded rigorously.
When Nikita Singhania and Nisha Singhania filed bail applications before the Karnataka High Court, Advocate Vinay Kumar Singh filed detailed objections — arguing that the gravity of the offence, the ongoing investigation, and the interests of justice required bail to be denied. The firm presented comprehensive counter-arguments addressing each ground raised in the bail application.
In a significant legal development, Amicus Prawo Associates filed a Habeas Corpus petition in the Supreme Court of India on behalf of Atul's mother — seeking production and custody of Atul's 4-year-old son. The Supreme Court admitted the petition and issued notices to police forces in three states — Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — to locate and produce the child before the court.
The case required simultaneous legal strategy across three states — tracking the movement of the accused and the child, coordinating with local police, and ensuring compliance with Supreme Court orders. This multi-jurisdictional coordination demonstrated the firm's ability to manage complex, pan-India legal operations effectively.
With coverage by 100+ national media outlets — including TV9 Bharatvarsh, NDTV, ABP News, Aaj Tak, News18, Zee News, Republic Bharat, and many others — Advocate Vinay Kumar Singh provided consistent, precise, and legally measured public statements that accurately represented the family's position and the legal proceedings. His media appearances were characterized by clarity, restraint, and factual precision.
"We are expecting that the IO report and PP objection will be submitted. We are prepared — in case the hearing happens today, we will contest accordingly."
— On bail hearing proceedings, Karnataka High Court"We are fighting for the justice of our client. The notices have gone to three state police and we are hopeful to get the child."
— On the Supreme Court Habeas Corpus petition"This case is not just about one family. It is about ensuring the legal system cannot be weaponized against those it is meant to protect."
— On the broader significance of the Atul Subhash matterThe Atul Subhash case has had a lasting impact on Indian family law discourse — spurring calls for legislative reform, judicial re-examination of bail standards in matrimonial abuse cases, and greater scrutiny of frivolous litigation as a harassment tool. Amicus Prawo Associates' advocacy ensured the family's voice was heard at the highest levels of India's judiciary — and that the case's broader significance was not lost amid its personal tragedy.
Beyond the Atul Subhash matter, Amicus Prawo Associates has handled a range of nationally significant, sensitive, and complex legal engagements across multiple practice areas.
A highly sensitive criminal litigation involving a senior Director General of Police (IPS officer). This matter demanded not only exceptional criminal law expertise but also acute sensitivity to the institutional dynamics of a case involving senior law enforcement personnel. Advocate Vinay Kumar Singh's handling of this matter demonstrated his capability to manage high-profile, institutionally complex criminal cases with strategic precision and media-conscious advocacy.
The case required extensive legal research into police powers, criminal procedure, and the constitutional rights of the accused — while navigating the inevitable public and institutional scrutiny that attends matters involving senior government officials.
Multiple sensitive criminal matters involving honey trap operations — cases characterized by digital evidence, privacy law dimensions, and significant personal and reputational stakes for clients. These cases required expertise across criminal procedure, cyber law, evidence law, and the evidentiary challenges unique to digitally-orchestrated crimes.
Our handling demonstrated sophisticated understanding of digital evidence admissibility, the strategic use of privacy law protections, and the management of highly sensitive matters where client confidentiality and reputational protection are paramount considerations alongside the legal defense strategy.
Advocate Vivek Raj M. has represented Government Institutions before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in significant service matter disputes — cases that require simultaneous expertise in administrative law, constitutional service provisions, and the unique procedural culture of tribunal advocacy.
These matters involved complex questions of service rules interpretation, disciplinary procedure compliance, constitutional rights of government employees, and the interaction between administrative proceedings and parallel civil/criminal matters. The successful representation of institutional clients in these matters reflects the firm's depth in administrative and service law.
Advisory and representation for foreign nationals, exporters, and multinational corporations navigating India's regulatory framework for trade and foreign investment. Our multilingual capabilities — with 7 languages including European languages — and decade-long corporate experience with Fortune 500 global organizations make us a natural choice for international clients seeking Indian legal counsel.
Matters have included FEMA compliance advisory, FDI structuring for market entry, international commercial contract disputes, and trade fair legal representation — with communications delivered in clients' native languages to ensure precision and trust throughout the engagement.
Handled sensitive Wakf matters across Karnataka — a uniquely complex and specialized area of law that intersects Muslim personal law, charitable trust law, property rights, and the distinct procedural rules of the Wakf Tribunal under the Wakf Act, 1995.
These matters required expertise not commonly found in general civil practice — including knowledge of the Central Wakf Council's jurisdiction, the State Wakf Boards' powers, and the interaction between Wakf law, civil courts, and the Wakf Tribunal's exclusive jurisdiction over specific disputes. Our successful handling of these matters reflects the firm's commitment to developing expertise across specialized legal domains.
An ongoing portfolio of over 100 corporate clients across IT, logistics, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors — both domestic companies and foreign multinationals doing business in India. Services span the full corporate legal lifecycle: incorporation and governance, contract management and review, compliance advisory, commercial dispute resolution, and NCLT representation.
This portfolio reflects the sustained trust of corporate India in Amicus Prawo Associates' ability to deliver commercially intelligent, legally precise services — informed by the founding partner's decade in Fortune 500 legal operations. Several corporate mandates span multiple years, reflecting long-term advisory relationships built on performance and trust.
The case descriptions above are provided for informational purposes only. They are based on publicly reported information and general descriptions of our firm's involvement. Under Bar Council of India rules, advocates are not permitted to advertise their services or claim superior outcomes. The description of these matters does not constitute a claim or guarantee of similar results in any future matter. Each legal case is unique and outcomes depend on specific facts, law, evidence, and judicial assessment. Amicus Prawo Associates does not guarantee any specific result. Information about ongoing matters has been deliberately limited to protect privileged communications and client confidentiality.
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