Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice for Russian Woman Victoria Basu
Delhi Police seeks extradition of Victoria Basu, who allegedly fled India with her son after a custody dispute.
Victoria Basu is wanted for allegedly fleeing India with her minor son.
A Red Corner Notice has been issued as part of the extradition request.
The case is currently pending in Saket District Court.
Delhi Police announced on Thursday that they have requested the extradition of Victoria Basu, a Russian national, through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow. This development follows an Action Taken Report filed in Saket Court regarding Basu, who is accused of leaving India with her minor son after obtaining a joint custody order from the Supreme Court of India last year.
The background of the case reveals that Basu, who married Indian citizen Saikat Basu in 2017, allegedly fled the country on March 13, 2023, along with her mother, without notifying her husband. Saikat Basu reported the incident to the Defence Colony Police Station, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR). The couple's child was born on October 29, 2020, and the custody battle has since escalated, with Victoria seeking exclusive custody of the child.
In the latest court proceedings, Delhi Police submitted a status report to Judicial Magistrate First Class Deepakshi Rana, indicating that they are still in the process of tracing Victoria Basu. The police have confirmed that a formal extradition request has been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs for execution by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow. An Interpol Red Corner Notice has also been issued against her as part of this effort.
The implications of this case extend beyond the individual parties involved, as it raises significant questions about international custody disputes and the legal frameworks governing them. The ongoing proceedings in Saket District Court are being closely monitored, as they may set precedents for similar cases in the future. The public interest is heightened due to the involvement of a minor child and the international dimensions of the case.
Looking ahead, the next steps will involve further hearings in the Saket District Court, where the police will present additional findings regarding Victoria Basu's whereabouts. The court's decisions will be crucial in determining the future of the custody battle and the potential extradition of Basu back to India.
