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Born in the Shadow of the Indo–Bangladesh Border, Raised as Indian, Questioned as a Foreigner: The citizenship battle of Akurbhan Bibi
After years of fear and suspicion, a marginalised Muslim woman from Assam’s border district wins her citizenship battle before the Dhubri Foreigners Tribunal—with CJP standing by her side
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Detention not explained away by visitation: Gauhati HC questions state on justification for continued detention of Majibur Rehman and Abdul Sheikh
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Bench rejects State’s claim that petitions are “served” after granting visitation rights; final hearing on legality of detention set for October 14
From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali
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Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village
From Doubt to Dignity: Justice for Jarina Bibi in Assam’s citizenship battle
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After years of stigma as a “D-voter,” the Dhubri Foreigners Tribunal recognises her citizenship—thanks to CJP’s legal aid and evidence of generations rooted in Assam
From Tribunals to DCs, 10 Days to Prove Citizenship: Assam’s radical shift in “foreigner” expulsions
Cabinet move under the 1950 Act empowers District Commissioners to expel alleged foreigners in 10 days, raising constitutional concerns over due process and separation of powers
Supreme Court issues notice on plea for time-bound reverification of Assam NRC over “large-scale errors”
Retired IAS officer Hitesh Dev Sarma, former State NRC Coordinator, urges SC to order comprehensive review of draft and supplementary NRC citing wrongful inclusions, exclusions, financial irregularities, and threats to national security
Concerns rise along Assam’s escalating pushbacks, 33 additional alleged Bangladeshis “pushed back”
While Government cites success in expelling alleged foreigners, but due process questions remain
After years of delay, justice at last for Sukumar Baishya as Foreigners’ Tribunal declares him an Indian citizen
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Tribunal accepts documentary evidence citing father’s 1956 registration and pre-1971 records; CJP’s legal team helps secure justice after years of uncertainty
Gauhati HC orders clarity after state cites deportation of ‘Wrong Doyjan’ in alleged ‘pushback’ case, demands specific reply on her whereabouts
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Court questions State after it cites BSF communication claiming Doyjan Bibi, wife of "Abdul Munnaf", was deported—while plea concerns Doyjan Bibi, wife of Abdul Rejjak
Gauhati HC closes Bakkar Ali writ petition as missing detainee Samsul Ali is found, not rearrested
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Court notes production before SP (Border) was attempted; says no deportation threat survives at present but grants liberty to petitioner to return if State takes further action
Bordering on illegality? 18 alleged Bangladeshis “pushed back” without due process, Legal challenge filed in High Court
CM Sarma announces fresh deportations and vows to expand the eviction campaign; PIL in Gauhati High Court allege constitutional violations, unlawful detentions, and a pattern of arbitrary expulsions targeting Muslims and marginalised groups