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Documentary Burden beyond proof: Gauhati HC upholds foreigner declaration

Upholding the Tribunal's findings, a recent Gauhati Court judgment reflects the exacting evidentiary demands of Foreigners Tribunal proceedings amid evolving constitutional safeguards

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Documentary Burden beyond proof: Gauhati HC upholds foreigner declaration

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The Court held that declarations of foreigner status must follow meaningful notice, proper appreciation of evidence and a reasoned decision, even where proceedings are ex-parte

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The Election Commission has introduced a new parental declaration in the online version of Form 6, requiring fresh applicants to disclose whether their parents appeared in the last Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The change is not been reflected in the statutory Form 6 prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules

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