The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the deportation of a woman declared a foreigner by an Assam Tribunal. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and two other judges directed a pause on coercive actions, calling for responses from government bodies within three months. The woman, Maya Barman, faces challenges proving her citizenship and seeks the apex court’s assistance.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government on May 16th to deport 17 foreign nationals held in Assam detention camps. Justices Oka and Bhuyan emphasized the absence of pending legal cases against them and urged prompt deportation, prioritizing those held for two years. A two-month deadline was set for the government to submit a compliance report. The next hearing is on July 26.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the release of a Pakistani national who had completed a three-year prison term but was detained due to Pakistan’s refusal to acknowledge his citizenship. Emphasizing equality and personal liberty, the court stated that his continued detention violated his right to dignity. The decision comes after the petitioner filed a plea seeking release to reunite with his family.