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Marium Khatoon v. State of Bihar, CWJ No. 390 of 2020November 14, 2021
The Patna High Court intervened and expedited a matter for repatriation of two Bangladeshi illegal migrants staying in an After Care Home in India. The court conducted an investigation of these Homes and ordered the State Government to set up Detention Centres for such migrants in accordance with Central Government guidelines.… Continue reading Marium Khatoon v. State of Bihar, CWJ No. 390 of 2020
Suresh Raj v. State, Criminal O.P. No. 5875/2021November 13, 2021
The High Court of Madras rejected the bail petitions of several foreigners who overstayed in or illegally entered India. It also issued several directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs and other authorities to curb and strictly regulate the presence of illegally staying foreign nationals in the country. … Continue reading Suresh Raj v. State, Criminal O.P. No. 5875/2021
Asor Uddin v. Union of India, WP(C)/6544/2019November 4, 2021
The Gauhati High Court set aside an ex-parte order by the Foreigners’ Tribunal which declared the petitioner a “foreigner” due to his repeated non-appearance before the tribunal. The court reasoned that there were sufficient reasons which made the petitioner unable to present himself before the tribunal.… Continue reading Asor Uddin v. Union of India, WP(C)/6544/2019