**Executive Summary**
This document presents the Government of India's response to an unstarred question regarding a suicide incident at the Saket Court Complex in Delhi. The response outlines the ongoing investigation, findings regarding the cause of death, and measures to prevent future incidents. The question was scheduled to be answered on February 6, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Incident and Investigation:**
* An investigation is underway at Police Station (PS) Saket regarding the suicide.
* On 09.01.2026, a PCR call reported a person falling from the Saket Court Complex.
* The deceased was identified as Harish Singh Mahar, 43 years old, an Ahlmad in the digital traffic court no. 27.
* He was shifted to Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, where he was declared brought dead.
* The scene of crime was inspected, and a post-mortem was conducted at AIIMS.
* CCTV footage was examined and statements were recorded; no foul play was found.
* **Cause of Suicide:**
* A suicide note was recovered, mentioning work-related pressure as the reason for the suicide.
* The deceased requested no person be held responsible for the incident.
* The deceased was 60% physically handicapped by birth and requested light duties be assigned to persons with disabilities.
* **Prevention Measures and Data:**
* The government does not maintain a specific database of suicides within court complexes.
* The safety and security of all stakeholders in court complexes is a priority.
* Court security and management are under the State Government/UT's domain, coordinated with the High Court.
* The Central government aims to improve court infrastructure, including digital infrastructure.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Family of the Deceased**
* **Impact:** The family is impacted by the loss of a loved one due to suicide. The investigation findings and potential implications of the suicide note may further impact them.
* **Action Required:** No action required by the document.
**Stakeholder: Employees of Saket Court Complex**
* **Impact:** The suicide incident may cause concern and anxiety among employees. The findings regarding work-related pressure may prompt a review of working conditions.
* **Action Required:** No action required by the document.
**Stakeholder: State Government/UT**
* **Impact:** The State Government/UT is responsible for maintaining security and managing day-to-day operations within the court complex.
* **Action Required:** Coordinate with the High Court to ensure court security and management and address potential work-related pressure issues identified in the suicide note.
**Stakeholder: Central Government (Ministry of Law and Justice)**
* **Impact:** The Central Government is committed to improving court infrastructure and working conditions.
* **Action Required:** Continue working with stakeholders to enhance court infrastructure and ensure efficient functioning of the courts.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Law and Justice: The central ministry responsible for addressing the question about the suicide incident.
Saket Court Complex, Delhi: The location of the suicide incident that is the subject of the parliamentary question.
Delhi Police: The police force investigating the suicide incident.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1183
TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 06th FEBRUARY, 2026
SUICIDE INCIDENT IN SAKET COURT COMPLEX, DELHI
†1183. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:
SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:
Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has conducted an inquiry into the reasons for the suicide
committed by a person with disability by jumping from the Saket Court Complex in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the said individual was subjected to any administrative, official or workplace
pressure;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether any suicide note was recovered from the said individual;
(f) if so, the details thereof;
(g) the number of such incidents that have come to the notice of the Government during the
last five years; and
(h) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to prevent such incidents in
future?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW
AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) and (b): Yes, an investigation is being conducted at Police Station (PS) Saket in the
matter. As per information received from the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, on
09.01.2026 at about 10:23 hours, a PCR call was received regarding a person having fallen
from the terrace of the main building of Saket Court Complex. The local police immediately
reached the spot and found that the injured person, Harish Singh Mahar (Ahlmad in digital
traffic court no. 27) s/o Laxman Singh, Age- about 43 years r/o H. No. B-921, IInd floor,
1Greenfield Colony, Faridabad, had already been shifted to Pushpawati Singhania Research
Institute, Malviya Nagar, Delhi, where he was declared brought dead.
The scene of crime was inspected by the Crime team, various samples and exhibits were
taken into possession, and photographs were taken. The post-mortem examination was
conducted at AIIMS, New Delhi. CCTV footage was examined and statements of relevant
persons were recorded. No foul play came to light.
(c) to (f): As per information provided by the Office of the Commissioner of Police,
Delhi, a suicide note was recovered from the pocket of the deceased by the attending doctor.
As per the contents of the note, the deceased mentioned work-related pressure as the reason for
committing suicide and stated that no person should be held responsible for the incident. The
deceased, who was 60% physically handicapped by birth, requested that light duties be
assigned to persons with disabilities.
(g): The Government does not maintain a database of suicides within court complexes
specifically.
(h): The safety and security of all stakeholders in the court complexes is a matter of utmost
priority for the government. Court security and day-to-day management of court complexes
fall within the domain of the State Government/UT in coordination with the respective High
Court. However, the Central government remains committed to working with all stakeholders
to continuously improve the court infrastructure, including digital infrastructure so as to make
the working conditions in the court better, while ensuring the efficient functioning of the courts.
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