New Delhi, India – In a closely watched legal battle, Jay Dehadrai has reportedly won the dog custody case against Mahua Moitra regarding their pet Rottweiler, Henry. While official confirmation from the courts is still awaited, Dehadrai has claimed victory, signaling a resolution to the contentious dispute that has played out in the public eye.
The legal saga began when Moitra filed a suit seeking shared custody of Henry following the breakdown of her relationship with Dehadrai. The case took an unusual turn when a trial court issued a gag order, restricting both parties from publicizing the legal proceedings. Dehadrai challenged this gag order in the Delhi High Court, arguing that it infringed upon his right to freedom of speech. He contended that he should not be silenced from discussing what he considered a "frivolous" case.
Dehadrai, represented by Senior Advocate Sanjay Ghose, argued that the gag order violated his fundamental right to freedom of speech. He stated that the order, issued by a Saket court in March 2025, prevented him from even disclosing the existence of the custody case. According to Dehadrai, a previous tweet he posted on X, without revealing case details, was deemed a violation of the order, leading to an ex parte injunction against him. He removed the post under protest.
During a hearing in the Delhi High Court, Justice Manoj Jain questioned the need for the gag order and suggested that the parties attempt to resolve the dispute outside of court. The High Court noted that Moitra had not attended a hearing despite receiving advance notice and requested her response to Dehadrai's plea.
The custody battle over Henry has been described as a subplot in the larger, ongoing personal feud between Dehadrai and Moitra. Moitra has acknowledged a close friendship with Dehadrai for several years, which later soured due to "personal reasons".
The Delhi High Court had scheduled further hearings for December 22. However, with Dehadrai's recent claim of victory, it remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will progress. The details surrounding the final resolution and the specific terms of the custody arrangement are yet to be disclosed.
