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NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Karnataka High Court Halts Deportation Of Russian Woman's Children Found In Cave
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gokarna cave saga: Karnataka HC halts deportation of Russian woman's kids; cites child rights
Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the deportation of two young Russian girls, aged 4 and 6, following concerns about their welfare NEW DELHI: Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the deportation of a Russian woman's two children, emphasising that their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Nina Kutina (40) and her daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4) were rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, on July 11. She had continued staying there despite her visa having expired, as per officials. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav passed the order while hearing a writ petition filed against the sudden deportation notice issued to the children. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, told the court that the deportation ignored the children's welfare and violated the principles of the UNCRC. The assistant solicitor general, appearing for the Union of India, informed the court that the children do not currently possess valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage The bench also ordered a detailed hearing and asked the authorities to file a written affidavit confirming the absence of documents and submit objections within two weeks. The court further directed that no deportation should take place without informing the bench first, effectively pausing any further action until the next hearing on August 18.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
High Court halts deportation of Russian woman, her children found in Gokarna cave
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the deportation of the Russian woman and her children, who were recently found living in a cave in Gokarna, citing the need to prioritise their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).The court's interim order puts a temporary halt on any unilateral action by decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC petition was filed on behalf of Kutina's daughter, Prema (6) and Ama (4), who were rescued last week along with their mother by the Gokarna police during a routine patrol in the remote, landslide-prone Ramatirtha Hills. The family had been living in isolation, reportedly as part of Kutina's spiritual journey, when officials discovered them. During the hearing, the Assistant Solicitor General appeared for the Union of India, while Advocate Beena Pillai represented the petitioner. The court noted that a detailed hearing is required in the matter. Based on the Centre's submission that the children do not currently possess valid travel documents, the court said the fear of immediate deportation is not reasonable at this directed the Centre to file its objections in writing within two weeks and made it clear that no deportation steps can be taken without first approaching the bench. Deportation, if any, cannot proceed without prior intimation to the court until the next hearing on August 18, had originally entered India on a business visa in 2016, which expired in 2017. Authorities say she re-entered India in 2018 after travelling to Nepal, and that multiple visa violations have since occurred. Her passport was recovered during a joint search operation by the police and forest the rescue, the family was shifted first to an ashram and later to a government women's shelter in Karwar.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
The Print
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Karnataka HC halts deportation of Russian woman's children, cites UNCRC compliance
The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired. PTI COR GMS RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Why Karnataka court halted deportation of Russian woman found in Gokarna cave
Karnataka High Court on Wednesday halted the deportation of Nina Kutnia, the Russian woman who was found with her children in a cave in Gokarna earlier this month. The woman, Nina Kutina, 40, was found in the cave by a police team from Gokarna station during a routine safety patrol.(PTI) The matter was heard by a single bench judge comprising Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav, who stated that the deportation order could endanger the 40-year-old woman's children and their welfare. Also Read | 'Nina doesn't believe in…': Partner of Russian woman found in Karnataka cave 'concerned' about daughters Citing principles put forth by United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Beena Pillai, the advocate apearing for Kutina, argued that the deportation process would disregard the children's welfare and their best interest. Based on this, the state high court stated it was in best interest of both the children if the deportation was reconsidered. Under Article 3 of the UN Convention, "the best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children." Who is Nina Kutina? Nina Kutina was found living with her two daughter in a cave on Ramatirtha Hill, Gokarna. As per police officials, the Russian woman had overstayed her visa in India by eight years. The 40-year-old Russian woman told cops she moved from Goa to Karnataka for "spiritual solitude and live closer to nature." After the family was found in the cave on July 9, authorities transferred Nina and her children to a shelter in Tumakuru for further processing. After her rescue, Nina's estranged partner Dror Goldstein surfaced and stated that he has been working for shared custody of his two daughters. In a Goa police complaint filed by the Israeli businessman in 2017, Goldstein accused Nina of brainwashing his children and keeping them away from him. He added that the Russian woman began to use him for money and often subjected the Israeli man to physical and verbal abuse.
