Delhi High Court Orders Urgent Action for Return of Indian Student Detained in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Nov 04, 2025 09:47 am CST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Indian government to take immediate diplomatic steps for the safe return of 22-year-old Sahil Majothi, an Indian student allegedly forced into the Russian Army and subsequently detained by Ukrainian forces. This marks the first known case of an Indian national being held in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, with the court ordering the appointment of a liaison officer and requesting a status report within four weeks.