Protective Orders Issued to Ola Executives as FIR Filed in Suicide Case : Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court granted protective orders to a technology company and its officials following the death of a 38-year-old engineer in Bengaluru on September 28, allegedly due to workplace pressure.

The deceased’s 28-page note reportedly alleged mental harassment and non-payment of salary by senior management, with approximately ₹17.46 lakh credited to his account two days post-mortem, prompting concern from his family.

On October 6, Bengaluru’s Subramanyapura Police Station registered an FIR under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the company and its personnel.

The protective orders remain in force pending the ongoing investigation.