Archive · 19 Aug 2025
University Faces FIR After Student's Suicide, Family Alleges Abetment
Shivam, a college student, took his own life in his hostel.
His father is now accusing the university of causing this.
Shivam left a note saying school was too much for him.
He hadn't been going to classes since August 2023.
His dad says the college didn't tell them he was missing school.
The university says they tried to help him and offered for him to repeat the year.
The university has offered the family a refund of fees.
The police are now investigating the university.
A 24-year-old B.Tech student, Shivam, died by suicide in his hostel room.
An FIR has been filed against Sharda University for abetment based on the father's complaint.
Shivam's father alleges the university didn't inform them about Shivam missing classes.
Shivam left a suicide note citing study pressure and requesting a fee refund.
The university stated Shivam struggled academically but was offered support.
- Who
- Shivam, a 24-year-old B.Tech student, and Sharda University.
- What
- A B.Tech student died by suicide, leading to an FIR against the university.
- When
- August 15th
- Where
- Greater Noida, in his university hostel room.
- Why
- Due to academic stress and alleged negligence by the university.
Father's Perspective
University's Perspective
Negligence vs Support
Father's Perspective
The university was negligent in informing the family about Shivam missing classes and providing adequate support.
University's Perspective
The university says it offered Shivam support and a chance to repeat a year.
- Victim
- Shivam, B.Tech student
- Age
- 24 years old
- Location
- Greater Noida
- Date
- August 15th
- Cause
- Academic stress, alleged university negligence
- Complaint
- Filed by father alleging abetment
