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30-year-old Delhi judge dies by suicide at Green Park Main, South Delhi
A 30-year-old judge of the Karkardooma city court died by suicide in his Green Park Main residence in south Delhi. Police found him hanging after entry to the bathroom; a relative cited domestic disputes with his wife as a possible cause. The incident occurred on May 2, 2026, with his father having arrived in Delhi the previous day following a distress call from the son.
Why It Matters
The case highlights concerns about mental health and personal pressures among young judiciary professionals, as well as the potential impact of domestic conflicts on public officials.
Timeline
10 Events
Relative accuses sister-in-law of meddling in household
May 2, 2026
A relative accused the judge’s wife’s sister, a civil servant in Jammu and Kashmir, of meddling in the couple’s domestic affairs.
Wife could not be contacted; police did not issue a statement
May 2, 2026
The wife of the deceased could not be contacted, and officials had not issued a public statement on the incident at the time.
Local witness describes commotion and police response
May 2, 2026
A local resident said he heard commotion; police arrived about ten minutes later, and security guards along with police climbed to the second floor and broke window glass to enter the bathroom, bringing the body down.
Body moved to Alwar for last rites
May 2, 2026
The judge’s family said the body was taken to Alwar for the last rites.
Dispute over domestic issues cited by relatives
May 2, 2026
Relatives said the family had been having arguments over domestic issues for nearly two months.
Family members present during the incident
May 2, 2026
The judge’s wife and father were in the flat when he allegedly locked himself inside the bathroom, according to a relative.
Judge transported to hospital; doctors declare death
May 2, 2026
The judge was taken to Safdarjung Hospital around 1:30 pm, where attending doctors declared him brought dead.
Rescuers break in and locate body; security guards assist
May 2, 2026
Police and private security guards climbed 20 feet through a utility shaft and broke into the bathroom, where they found the body hanging.
Call to Safdarjung Enclave police about suicide at Green Park Main
May 2, 2026
Around 1:30 pm, Safdarjung Enclave police station received a call from the judge’s brother-in-law in Defence Colony regarding a suicide at a house in Green Park Main.
Father reaches Delhi from Alwar after distress call; accompanies son in police statement
May 1, 2026
The judge’s father told reporters he reached Delhi from the family’s hometown Alwar on Friday after a distress call by the judge’s son, and he accompanied the son while giving a statement to the police.