The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami following a petition filed by his wife, Hasin Jahan, requesting the transfer of their ongoing domestic violence and alimony case from Kolkata to Delhi. The bench, comprising Justices Manoj Mishra and Ujjal Bhuyan, directed Shami and the West Bengal government to respond to Jahan’s plea, which cites logistical and familial reasons for moving the case to the national capital.
In her petition, Jahan highlighted the importance of ensuring better educational opportunities for their daughter and noted that her family resides in Uttar Pradesh, geographically closer to Delhi. She also emphasized that Shami, as a professional cricketer traveling extensively across India, is capable of attending hearings in Delhi without facing logistical difficulties.
This request comes months after Jahan filed another petition seeking an increase in alimony from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per month for herself and her daughter. The case transfer plea is the latest development in a long-running legal dispute between the couple. Shami, who represents Bengal in domestic cricket and plays a key role in India’s bowling attack, has not publicly responded to the Supreme Court notice.
The court will now examine whether the reasons provided by Jahan justify transferring the case and consider the convenience of both parties before making a final decision.
