Surat court stays Jain girl’s ‘diksha’ after father moves plea

Key Points

1. A family court in Surat stayed the 'diksha' of a seven-year-old Jain girl.
2. The 'diksha' was scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Mumbai.
3. The father filed a plea against his estranged wife's decision for their daughter to embrace monkhood.
4. The court has asked the mother to file an affidavit stating that the child will not take part in the ceremony.
5. The couple has been living separately since 2024.
6. The plea was filed under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.