TCS employee Manav Sharma’s family blames ‘women-favouring laws’ for his tragic death, says ‘divorce is not easy’
Manav Sharma, a Senior Process Associate at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), allegedly died by suicide in Agra on 24 February 2025. A live video recorded before his death surfaced, in which he blamed his wife, Niketa, for pushing him towards the drastic step. His family has accused her of harassment and making divorce difficult for him.
Family Alleges Provocation and Threats
Speaking to ANI, Manav’s sister, Akanksha Sharma, claimed that her brother was under immense stress due to his failing marriage and the legal hurdles surrounding their divorce. «He was afraid that his wife wouldn't give him divorce easily,» she said.
She further alleged that Manav was threatened with consequences if he proceeded with the divorce. “He didn’t die due to Niketa’s affairs, but he was made to realise divorce is not easy. All laws are in favour of women,” she told India Today.
Attempts to Reconcile and Legal Struggles
According to Akanksha, a woman named Priya had informed Manav about Niketa and her two sisters allegedly trapping married men and ruining their lives. Following this, Manav had attempted suicide in January but was saved when his parents rushed to Mumbai to intervene.
“It was mutually decided that they would file for divorce,” Akanksha said. However, she claimed that when Manav tried to separate, he was threatened that the legal system favoured women, and he and his family would suffer if he pursued the divorce. A day before his death, Manav reportedly told his father that Niketa had hinted at a prolonged legal battle.