Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, the plea challenges alleged violations committed in India and seeks protection of legal rights despite the petitioner being a foreign national. Advocate Dinesh Rawat, appearing for Nikita, said the Constitution allows any “person,” not just a citizen, to seek relief from a High Court. “The alleged acts took place in India and the respondent resides in Indore. That is why the Indore Bench has jurisdiction,” he said.
According to the petition, Nikita married Vikram Nagdev, a resident of Indore, in Karachi about five years ago. After the marriage, Vikram brought her to India for a brief period but later sent her back to Pakistan. Nikita claims she was assured she would be called back but later discovered that her husband had become engaged to another woman from Delhi and was planning a second marriage in March 2026.
The petitioner has also alleged that Vikram acquired property in India in violation of applicable laws and sought a detailed probe by the authorities. She contends that repeated attempts to resolve the matter through community mediation failed.
Earlier, a local community panchayat in Indore had examined the dispute and forwarded its recommendations to the district administration. However, no formal action followed, prompting Nikita to approach the High Court from Karachi.
Legal experts say the case raises complex questions involving cross-border marriages, personal laws, and the rights of foreign spouses seeking remedies in Indian courts. The High Court is expected to decide on the maintainability of the petition and the scope of relief during the upcoming hearing.
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