Nida Khan, TCS case accused, attends divorce counselling in Nashik family court
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Nida Khan, an accused in the alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion case at the Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), appeared before the Nashik Road Family Court on Friday, 16 October for a mandatory counselling session alongside her husband, Moin Khan, who has filed a divorce petition against her. The next hearing in the matter has been scheduled for 20 November.
What Happened in Court
The proceedings began with the court-mandated counselling of both parties before the presiding Family Court judge. Both Nida Khan and Moin Khan were present at the Nashik Road Family Court as part of the prescribed process in the divorce petition. The initial counselling round has now been completed, with the court granting both parties time before proceeding further.
Moin Khan's Stated Grounds for Divorce
Moin Khan reportedly cited mental distress arising from the emergence of the TCS controversy as a key reason for the breakdown of the marriage. He stated that the controversy had significantly affected his personal and social life, and that he faced difficulties in interacting and socialising with people following the developments surrounding the case. Moin Khan had filed the divorce petition in August 2026, in the aftermath of the controversy.
The TCS Nashik Controversy
The case centres on allegations of mental and sexual harassment of several women employees at TCS's Nashik unit, along with alleged pressure on them to convert to Islam. The allegations triggered widespread public attention and prompted an investigation into claims of workplace harassment and attempted religious conversion. Nida Khan, who is currently pregnant, is out on bail in the TCS case.
What Comes Next
With the mandatory counselling process concluded, the divorce petition will now be taken up at the next scheduled hearing on 20 November. The parallel proceedings — the criminal case at TCS and the family court divorce matter — continue to draw attention as both cases progress through their respective legal channels.