Archive · 21 Jan 2026
SC Hearing on Danish Sheikh's Return Deferred
The Supreme Court in India has delayed the hearing about bringing back Danish Sheikh and three other people from Bangladesh by two weeks.
Danish Sheikh is married to Sunali Khatun, who was sent back to Bangladesh with her young son but later returned to India.
The other three people are still in jail in Bangladesh.
Sunali Khatun had a baby boy in January and is now living with her parents in a village.
Some important politicians are also helping to bring the remaining people back to India.
The Supreme Court deferred the hearing on Danish Sheikh's return by two weeks.
Sunali Khatun and her son were deported to Bangladesh but later returned to India.
Danish Sheikh and three others remain in a Bangladesh jail.
Sunali Khatun gave birth to a son in January and is staying with her parents in Birbhum.
Politicians Abhishek Banerjee and Samirul Islam are involved in the issue.
- Who
- Danish Sheikh, Sunali Khatun, Bhadu Sheikh, Abhishek Banerjee, Samirul Islam
- What
- Supreme Court hearing on the return of Danish Sheikh and three others deferred by two weeks
- When
- The hearing was deferred on Tuesday, with the next hearing scheduled in two weeks
- Where
- India and Bangladesh, specifically involving the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court
- Why
- The Solicitor General of India sought two weeks' time for the hearing
- Individuals Involved
- Danish Sheikh, Sunali Khatun, Bhadu Sheikh, Abhishek Banerjee, Samirul Islam
- Location
- India, Bangladesh, Birbhum, Delhi, Rampurhat
- Legal Proceedings
- Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court
- Deportation Details
- Sunali Khatun and her son were deported to Bangladesh and later returned to India
- Current Status
- Danish Sheikh and three others remain in a Bangladesh jail
- Political Involvement
- Abhishek Banerjee and Samirul Islam are involved in the issue
- Family Situation
- Sunali Khatun gave birth to a son in January and is staying with her parents in Birbhum