Tag: Declared Foreigner

Doyjan Bibi not in Holding Centre, but handed to BSF: State tells Gauhati HC, taking departure from earlier stand

State counsel admits earlier claim that she was at Kokrajhar Holding Centre was based on incorrect telephonic instruction; Court directs verification from BSF Panbari if she has not been deported

Gauhati HC seeks report on detained Abdul Sheikh’s weekly police appearances in compliance with bail conditions

Court notes that State never moved to recall bail order before re-detention; directs SP (Border) Chirang to confirm weekly police reporting before re-detention

Gauhati HC orders state to explain how a man deemed to be “handed over to BSF” is found unconscious in a village in Assam

June 20 hearing reveals dramatic twist in Bakkar Ali case- Gauhati HC questions how Samsul Ali reappeared after official claims of BSF handover; directs petitioner to file affidavit, orders State to follow due process if deportation is attempted

“Illegal detention cannot be allowed even for a minute”: Gauhati HC orders release of Goalpara man picked up despite complying with bail conditions

After three hearings, Court finds continued detention of Hasinur “expressly illegal”, a result of State overreach; bench affirms liberty of man held despite pending writ and full bail compliance

Petitions multiply in Gauhati High Court as “Declared Foreigners” out on bail go missing; 4 out of 5 reported to be in holding centre,...

The High Court, through interim orders issued from Friday June 6 onwards ensured that the authorities disclosed (confirmed) location of two detainees in Kokrajhar Holding Centre, grants visitation rights; seeks clarity on BSF handover; addresses procedural revival of ex parte FT order; and stays deportation in one case

Bombay High Court orders immediate release of 18-year-old detained for father’s citizenship status

Vacation bench says detention of Indian-born girl unjustified; invokes principles of due process, liberty, and jurisdictional restraint under Foreigners Act and May 2025 Central Government Resolution

“Nothing but an abuse of the process of law”: SC bars second Foreigners Tribunal case against same person, reinforces finality of citizenship verdicts

In Tarabhanu Khatoon v. Union of India, the Supreme Court quashed a second Foreigners Tribunal case by terming it as an abuse of process, reinforcing legal finality and protecting citizens from arbitrary harassment

Foreigner in Life, Indian in Death: The cruel end of Abdul Matleb in assam’s detention camp

Branded Bangladeshi by the State and detained without extinguishing his legal remedies, Abdul Matleb died in custody — only to be returned to his family as an Indian. His story exposes the human cost of Assam’s broken citizenship regime

Assam govt to SC: 33/63 of those marked for ‘deportation’ are contesting ‘foreigner’ status in courts

The affidavit submitted by the State of Assam in the ongoing Raju Bala case, provides a comprehensive breakdown of 270 individuals currently lodged in the Matia Transit camp, detailing their legal status, progress of deportation process, and challenges faced

Citizen, Not Foreigner: Micharan Bibi’s citizenship restored after year-long battle

A 73-year-old Assamese woman, wrongfully accused of being a foreigner, secures justice with CJP’s unwavering legal support

Marked for deportation, denied due process: Ajabha Khatun, among the 63 facing detention in Assam, seeks Supreme Court’s intervention

Stripped of her rights, detained without proof—Ajabha Khatun’s battle exposes the deep flaws in Assam’s citizenship determination process and the urgent need for judicial intervention.

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