The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to cricketer Mohammed Shami and the West Bengal government following a petition filed by Shami’s estranged wife, Hasin Jahan.
In her plea, Jahan requested an increase in the alimony granted to her and their daughter by the Calcutta High Court. She has challenged the earlier ruling that awarded her ₹1.5 lakh per month and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter’s care, claiming the amount is inadequate to meet their needs.
Responding to her petition, the Supreme Court has directed Mohammed Shami and the West Bengal government to submit their replies within four weeks. The case will be taken up for hearing once this period ends.
This move adds a new chapter to the long-standing legal battle between Shami and Hasin Jahan, as she continues to seek a higher financial settlement for herself and their daughter.
Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan have been involved in a legal and personal conflict since 2018, centered around accusations of domestic violence, dowry harassment, and an ongoing dispute over financial support.
Following these allegations, a criminal case was filed against Shami under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cleared him of match-fixing charges, the personal and legal tensions between the two have persisted over the years.
In an interview, when Mohammed Shami was asked whether he regretted marrying Hasin Jahan, the pacer calmly responded that he had no regrets. He explained that everything in life happens for a reason and that he chooses to focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on the past.
“Leave that. I never regret the past. What’s gone is gone. I don’t want to blame anyone, including myself. I want to focus on my cricket. I don’t need these controversies.“
“That’s your job to investigate. Why do you want to hang us to death? Look at the other side as well. I focus on cricket, not controversies,” he added.
