Archive · 2 Aug 2025
SC Slams Delhi Police for Negligence in Child Custody Case
A Russian mother left India with her child during a custody battle.
The Supreme Court is very upset because the Delhi Police did not follow the court's order to keep an eye on her.
The police did not prevent her from leaving, and the court believes this is a serious failure.
The court is now working with authorities to try to get the child back.
The Supreme Court criticized Delhi Police for negligence.
A Russian woman left India with her child.
The court issued orders for discreet surveillance.
The woman traveled to Russia via Nepal and UAE.
The court stated the child was under its custody.
- Who
- Victoria Basu, her child, Saikat Basu, the Supreme Court of India, and Delhi Police.
- What
- The Supreme Court is investigating the Delhi Police's role in a Russian woman fleeing the country with her child during a custody dispute.
- When
- The court made its order on Friday, with a follow-up in ten days.
- Where
- The woman fled India via Nepal and may have reached Russia via UAE.
- Why
- Due to the mother's actions during a custody battle and the Delhi Police's alleged negligence.
Supreme Court's View
No opposing view.
Police Negligence
Supreme Court's View
Strong condemnation of Delhi Police's handling of the case.
No opposing view.
No opposing view.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Main Parties
- Victoria Basu, Saikat Basu
- Issue
- Police Negligence and Child's Departure
- Child's Location
- Potentially in Russia, via UAE and Nepal
- Action Taken
- Search by Indian Embassy and Police
