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NDTV
15 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Karnataka High Court Halts Deportation Of Russian Woman's Children Found In Cave
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Karnataka HC halts deportation of Russian woman's children, cites UNCRC compliance
The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired. PTI COR GMS RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka HC halts deportation of Russian woman's children found living in cave
The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Nina Kutina had said there was no danger to her or her children's lives when they lived inside the cave.(ANI) The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired.
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Russian woman in custody battle may still be in India: Centre informs SC after she, her minor child go missing
In the custody battle between a Russian woman and her Indian husband, the Centre Friday informed the Supreme Court that the woman, who is reported missing along with their minor child, may still be in the country. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, informed a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi that the woman has not left the country through legal channels. She added that lookout circulars, hue and cry notices, etc, have been issued and circulated across the country to find them. On Thursday, the bench had asked the Delhi Police to immediately find her whereabouts after the husband complained that she and the minor child were untraceable. Additionally, the court ordered the immediate seizure of the mother's passport and directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to contact the Russian embassy to request permission to enter the 'residence of the diplomat who was lastly seen in the company of the mother'. On Friday, Bhatti said the Russian embassy is cooperating fully with Indian authorities. The law officer Russian ambassador issued a WhatsApp communication regarding the matter, she added. The ASG said the woman had approached the Russian embassy and complained about her husband on July 5. The officials advised her to go to the police, the ASG said, adding that the woman had very little money in her account. Justice Kant said that the next two days will be crucial. The court wondered how the woman was travelling and looking after her child if she had only limited means. She pointed out that no international departure has been registered after April, and she was last seen in her rented premises on July 7, at around 2.10 pm. The mother of the woman had approached the embassy complaining that she was not reachable, the ASG informed. Justice Kant said, 'The possibility of collusion of one or two officials… because of any reason, they might have assisted or helped her… that needs to be verified…' including the possibility of procuring another passport. Bhati said, 'We will try to investigate that.' In its order, the court said the police will contact railway authorities and get information and also find out whether the petitioner is still in the National Capital Region or has left for some other destination. The court added that the husband and his family have some information that may facilitate the police in tracing the duo. The bench also called for a fresh status report in the matter by July 21.
India Today
18-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Lookout notice for missing Russian woman, child; top court suspects 'collusion'
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed grave concern over the disappearance of a Russian woman and her child amid an ongoing custody battle with her estranged Indian husband, even suggesting the possibility of "collusion" in her Basu, a Russian national, and her four-and-a-half-year-old child have been missing since July 7. Hearing a petition filed by Victoria's estranged husband Saikat Basu, the bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi directed police to trace the mother and child top court also noted the woman may have had outside help. "There may be a possibility of a collusion... someone may have helped her on a private level," the judges said. Appearing for the Centre, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati informed the bench that a lookout circular has been issued and that the government is in contact with the Russian Embassy."She did not leave the country using legal channels," Bhati also mentioned that the woman's last known financial transaction was on July 6 and that her Canara Bank account now shows a balance of only Rs 169."She has frugal means... She may have gone somewhere on foot," the ASG bench replied, "She may not have travelled by air, but there are other means."It directed the police to gather information from all major railway stations and transport hubs to determine whether she was still in the National Capital Region or had left."They need to be found immediately," the bench its latest affidavit, Delhi Police said it has issued appropriate directions as per the court's July 17 order. Police visited the woman's last known rented address on May 22 and have since deployed personnel at key locations in and around the Defence Colony have also reached out to Instagram and Gmail seeking access to her digital activity, the court was told. The woman's maternal grandmother could not be custody dispute dates back to an earlier court directive, which gave the father 20 hours a day with the child and the mother the remaining four hours, a schedule later modified to alternate three and four-day custody each Saikat Basu approached the court again earlier this month, alleging that Victoria had vanished with the child and was seen entering the Russian Embassy's back gate with luggage, reportedly accompanied by an embassy official. He expressed fears that the two may have left Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to expedite the investigation and continue providing status updates.- EndsTrending Reel
