[1] She enrolled to IES New English High School, Bandra east, completed HSC from Siddharth College, Fort.
[14][4][15] After the attacks, her family received compensation from the government and financial support from politicians and organizations, and spent much of the money on the medical care for her brother Jayesh.
Devika again approached the high court with the help of her lawyer and in March 2024, the high court observed it as a genuine case of one of the youngest survivors and eye-witnesses of the 26/11 terror attacks which requires to be dealt with more sensitivity and being mindful of her human rights, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday told the State Housing Minister to consider a request made by Devika Rotawan for a house under the economically weaker section (EWS) quota.
The Bombay High Court has rebuked the Maharashtra government for its handling of a housing request by Devika Rotawan, a victim of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The bench of Justices GS Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla emphasised a comprehensive review of all allotments, stating, "We will appoint a high power committee of independent persons.
In its order, the bench stressed that cases like Rotawan's, involving victims of terrorist attacks, demand more human sensitivity and discretion, urging the housing minister to take an appropriate decision.
[citation needed] In Oct, 2022 United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres met with 26/11 Mumbai attack survivor Devika Rotawan.
Speaking at the special meeting of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee, Rotawan said she wanted to become a police officer so that she can play a role in combating terror.