The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the disappearance of a Russian woman who fled to Moscow with her minor son amid an ongoing custody dispute with her estranged Indian husband, while stressing that it does not wish to issue any direction that could strain India’s diplomatic relationship with Russia.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that the matter presents a diplomatic challenge for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) , the Indian Embassy in Moscow, and the Russian Embassy in New Delhi. The court said that sincere efforts must continue to trace the child and ensure his return under the supervision of the apex court.

According to the MEA’s latest report, the Indian Embassy in Moscow has already sought assistance from the office of the Russian Pr

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