Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Court Staff Union Flags Unrealistic Workload After Ahlmad's Suicide
A man named Harish Singh Mahar, who worked as a record keeper in a court, died by jumping from a high floor.
He left a note saying he was under too much work pressure.
After this, a group that represents court workers wrote a letter to the top judge in India.
They asked for a review of how many workers there are, how much work they have, their pay, and their working conditions.
They also said that many workers are very stressed and some have even died by suicide because of this.
They want the government to make changes to help workers.
Harish Singh Mahar, a 43-year-old differently-abled ahlmad, died by suicide at Saket Court, Delhi, allegedly due to work pressure.
The All India Judicial Employees Confederation (AIJEC) wrote to the Chief Justice of India requesting a Supreme Court-monitored panel review of staff conditions.
AIJEC demands an immediate revision of staff pattern and time-bound promotions in all district courts.
The union cites a disturbing number of suicides and health breakdowns among judicial employees due to systemic failures.
The letter highlights the need for a comprehensive review of staff strength, workload, salary, and service conditions.
- Who
- Harish Singh Mahar, a 43-year-old differently-abled ahlmad (record keeper) and the All India Judicial Employees Confederation (AIJEC)
- What
- Harish Singh Mahar died by suicide, allegedly due to work pressure, and the AIJEC wrote to the Chief Justice of India requesting a review of staff conditions
- When
- January 9 (incident), Monday (letter to CJI)
- Where
- Saket Court, Delhi
- Why
- Alleged work pressure and systemic failures in working conditions of the district judiciary
- Victim's Name
- Harish Singh Mahar
- Victim's Age
- 43
- Victim's Role
- Ahlmad (record keeper)
- Date of Incident
- January 9
- Location of Incident
- Saket Court, Delhi
- Union's Request
- Supreme Court-monitored panel review of staff strength, workload, salary, and service conditions
- Union's Demand
- Immediate revision of staff pattern and time-bound promotions