Parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide in September, have approached the Bombay High Court seeking an independent investigation into the circumstances around his death. In their petitions, they allege harassment and caste-related humiliation by a faculty member, and they question whether the police investigation has sufficiently examined what led to his suicide.
The parents ask the court to direct that the case be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). They also seek steps aimed at preserving evidence, including preservation of CCTV footage, and they request witness protection for people who may have information. Some accounts in the available coverage also describe the petition’s claim that the student was removed from an examination setting and was not allowed to resume it as per IIT Bombay procedures.
Across outlets, the core claim is consistent: the parents want a higher-level, court-monitored investigation. Differences appear in how much procedural detail is provided, such as references to specific examination-day events and allegations of forced apology writing, and whether the petition emphasizes court oversight by a retired judge or focuses more broadly on a CBI/SIT inquiry.
