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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
Bench rejects State’s claim that petitions are “served” after granting visitation rights; final hearing on legality of detention set for October 14
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Visitation again allowed by Gauhati HC in Torap Ali petition as affidavit opposing claims of regular police reporting is filed
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Court records affidavit from SP (Border) opposing claim of regular police reporting; visitation allowed to meet two detained uncles at Kokrajhar Holding Centre; liberty granted for urgent mention if needed
Gauhati HC closes Habeas petition after Hasinur’s release from detention, declines compensation while acknowledging procedural default
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Mozida Begum had sought compensation for son’s illegal re-arrest; Court acknowledges wrongful detention but refuses relief as FT challenge remains pending
Gauhati HC seeks report on detained Abdul Sheikh’s weekly police appearances in compliance with bail conditions
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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
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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
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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
Union Govt admits handover of Samsul Ali to BSF, Gauhati High Court grants family visitation rights if not yet deported
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Court directs BSF Sector HQ to allow access; authorities must disclose deportation details if already carried out — petition remains pending
Petitions multiply in Gauhati High Court as “Declared Foreigners” out on bail go missing; 4 out of 5 reported to be in holding centre,...
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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
Gauhati HC directs State to confirm custody or deportation of two men detained in midnight police action in Assam
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Following petitions filed by family members, High Court seeks clarity on status of two individuals previously declared ‘foreigners’ but released on bail and reporting regularly to police under Supreme Court guidelines
Gauhati HC stays deportation of Ajabha Khatun, seeks Tribunal records for review of FT’s order declaring her foreigner
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In a crucial intervention, a divisive bench halts Ajabha Khatun’s deportation, directs the Foreigners Tribunal to produce records to examine the procedural validity of the declaration as foreigner, bail prayer kept pending till then
Gauhati High Court seeks clarity from Assam government on compensation for death of detainees
Petitioners bring light to an alarming increase in deaths of detainees in 2020.