Death of Vipanjika & child: Kerala HC seeks Centre's response on plea for repatriation of bodies
Justice N Nagaresh was considering the petition by S Sheela, the maternal aunt of Vipanjika. Besides repatriation, Sheela has also sought a directive for a fair and proper investigation into the deaths, alleging that Vipanjika had suffered persistent mental harassment, emotional abuse and threats at the hands of her husband, Nidheesh Mohan, and other in-laws. HC instructed the petitioner to implead Nidheesh Mohan as he is the legal claimant concerning decisions on the repatriation of mortal remains.
The petition will be further considered on Thursday.
According to the petitioner, she is currently the only close relative available in Kerala, as Vipanjika's mother, Shylaja, has travelled to Sharjah to facilitate the repatriation process, while the deceased's only sibling resides in Canada. Vipanjika and her daughter were reportedly found hanging at their residence in Sharjah on July 8. The petitioner alleged that the unnatural and shocking nature of the incident — particularly the alleged hanging of a one-year-old child — raises serious suspicion, pointing to a possible case of murder or abetment to suicide.
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Sheela further contended that Vipanjika had repeatedly confided in her mother and close relatives about the severe mental agony and abuse she faced in her marital home. She had allegedly shared photographs showing injuries from physical assault, allegedly inflicted by her husband.
Following the incident, Shylaja lodged a complaint with the Kundara police against the in-laws, alleging consistent physical and mental cruelty, particularly over the alleged insufficient gold and dowry. The petitioner also sought a direction to the Indian Embassy in the UAE to ensure that the post-mortem and other medico-legal formalities are conducted in accordance with internationally accepted standards and protocols.
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