'Trace The Child': SC Tells MEA To Issue Lookout Notice For Absconding Russian Woman

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 16:02 IST

Supreme Court orders lookout for Russian woman missing with son after custody deal breach.

Centre, Delhi Police told to trace child, hand over custody to father. (IMAGE: PTI)

The Supreme Court has ordered the Ministry Of External Affairs and Delhi Police to track down a Russian woman, Victoria Basu, who allegedly disappeared with her five-year-old son, violating a custody agreement with her estranged husband, Saikat Basu, according to a report by broadcaster NDTV. The court directed the External Affairs and Home ministries to issue look-out notices and told Delhi Police to trace the child without delay and hand him over to the father.

The case concerns Victoria Basu, a Russian citizen married to Saikat Basu, an Indian national. The couple shares a five-year-old son.

As per Saikat Basu, the child, who was supposed to be with his mother as part of a custody arrangement, has been missing along with Victoria since July 7.

Saikat approached the Supreme Court, alleging that Victoria has absconded with the child.

A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the External Affairs Ministry and Home Ministry to issue look-out notices against Victoria Basu.

The court also asked the Delhi Police to trace the child immediately and hand custody over to the father.

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