Abhishek Manu Singhvi calls the new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 a threat to democracy, warning it gives unchecked power to detain and deport. He says the law criminalises “foreignness” and violates basic rights.
There is no scope for a liberal interpretation of the Citizenship Act of 1955 when it comes to granting Indian citizenship to foreign nationals, the Supreme Court recently observed. The top court set aside a Madras High Court ruling that said an unborn child of formerly Indian parents can claim Indian citizenship even if the parents have renounced theirs.
Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court directed the Assam Legal Services Authority to conduct surprise inspections at the Matia Transit Camp for detainees pending deportation. The court is concerned about hygiene, food quality, and detainees’ rights, ordering a report on the conditions within one month, with further hearings set for November 4.
Today, On 26th July, The Supreme Court criticized the Assam government for poor conditions in a detention center for foreigners. They expressed concerns about lack of water, sanitation facilities, and non-functioning toilets. The court directed an inspection of the facility to evaluate food quality and kitchen hygiene. Additionally, the government was instructed to deport individuals awaiting deportation.