Rahul Ganesh Bhagat S/O Ganesh Bhagat v. Snehal Rahul Bhagat
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Writ Petition 6244 of 2025, Bombay High Court, order dated 01-12-2025, Dangre & Chandak JJ. Father seeks access/contact with two minor daughters (aged 6, 4) allegedly forcibly removed from his custody about six months earlier; claims right to be informed of children's development and education. Wife/Respondent No.1 absent and unrepresented despite assurance conveyed via WhatsApp. Court issued notice on title-clause address, private service in addition to Court notice, Sewri Police Station OIC to contact Respondent on WhatsApp number, matter listed 10-12-2025. Interim notice-order; no merits decided.
What did the court decide?
Interim directions only at the first hearing: notice to Respondent No.1 on the address in the title clause; service by private mode in addition to Court notice; Sewri Police Station Officer-in-charge to contact Respondent No.1 on the WhatsApp phone number; matter listed on 10-12-2025. No substantive relief granted at this stage.