Supreme Court Seeks Cricketer Shami's Response on Case Transfers

The Supreme Court has requested a response from cricketer Mohammad Shami regarding pleas by his estranged wife to transfer cases, including a domestic violence charge, from West Bengal to Delhi. The top court issued notices to all respondents and will hear the case after four weeks.

The Supreme Court has directed cricketer Mohammad Shami to respond to petitions filed by his estranged wife. These petitions, seeking the transfer of domestic violence cases and others from West Bengal to Delhi, mark a critical moment in the ongoing legal battle between the couple.

The bench, composed of Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan, has issued notices to Shami and other respondents. Filed through advocate Deepak Prakash, the transfer petitions are scheduled for a hearing in four weeks. This follows earlier developments, including a plea for increased interim maintenance filed by Shami's wife.

The legal saga began in 2018 when an FIR was lodged against Shami, accusing him of domestic violence. The Calcutta High Court had previously increased the interim maintenance for Shami's wife and daughter, highlighting the complexity and tension surrounding this high-profile case.

(With inputs from agencies.)