Halifax couple's charges involving dead newborn adjourned until October

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeAtlantic CanadaNewsNova ScotiaHalifax Halifax couple's charges involving dead newborn adjourned until October Defence lawyers request time to explore legal issues, advise clients Author of the article: By Steve Bruce Published Sep 14, 2026 2 minute read Trevor McGuigan represents Ramandeep Kaur, who faces four criminal charges with her husband, Sukhpreet Singh, in the May disappearance of another woman's newborn infant, whose dead body was discovered in woods in Goodwood, near Halifax. PHOTO BY STEVE BRUCE Article content Charges against a Halifax couple accused of disposing of a newborn baby’s body in May have been adjourned for another month at the request of their lawyers. Article content A 23-year-old woman was admitted to hospital in critical condition May 22 after giving birth to an infant whose body was found in woods near Halifax on May 24. The woman died May 27. Article content Article content Sukhpreet Singh, 24, who is related to the woman who died, and his wife, Ramandeep Kaur, 27, have been in custody since May 23 and have not applied for bail. Article content Article content They are both charged with concealing the dead body of an infant with intent to hide its delivery, interfering with human remains, obstructing police and obstructing justice. Article content The couple appeared in Halifax provincial court Monday via video link from jail. A Punjabi interpreter translated the proceedings for them. Article content Two lawyers from Nova Scotia Legal Aid spoke for the accused and asked that the case be adjourned until Oct. 14. Article content Trevor McGuigan, who along with Brandon Rolle represents Kaur, said they are expecting further evidence to be disclosed by the Crown soon. Article content “There are some legal issues that we are exploring and need to advise our client on,” McGuigan told Judge Christine Driscoll. Article content Josh Nodelman, Singh’s lawyer, said he agreed with McGuigan’s comments and proposed the same return date. Article content Crown attorney Tanya Carter, who is prosecuting the case with Kevin Nightingale, said Oct. 14 would be good for them. Article content Outside court, McGuigan refused to elaborate on the “legal issues” he mentioned to the judge. Article content Article content Members of Halifax search and rescue confer at their base behind a Dunbrack Street shopping…