The Supreme Court will revisit the custody plea of Anju Devi for her grandson following the death of her son, Atul Subhash. Despite a previous denial, the court has directed the child be presented on January 20. Concerns arise over the boy’s welfare amid allegations against his mother, Nikita Singhania.
The Bombay High Court temporarily suspended a notice regarding Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Bhosale’s externment proceedings, which he argues are politically motivated to obstruct his participation in local body elections. The court directed authorities to address the matter within a week as Bhosale navigates multiple legal challenges linked to political reasons.
A new legal case emerged against Pawan Kumar, father of Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, with claims for maintenance for his grandson. Allegations of harassment against Subhash’s wife, Nikita Singhania, have intensified family tensions. Meanwhile, police arrested Nikita and her family as the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 11 criticized the Guruvayur Devaswom for canceling the ancient ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ over crowd control concerns, asserting that rituals should not be altered based on public opinion. The justices emphasized the need to adhere to traditional practices, highlighting a past acknowledgment by the chief priest regarding the importance of established rituals.
The Supreme Court lauded senior counsel and former judge R Basant for providing pro bono assistance as an Amicus Curiae to resolve a long-drawn family dispute.
