Today, On 30th May, The Supreme Court has urgently taken up a Habeas Corpus petition regarding the deportation of refugees from Assam to Bangladesh. The plea highlights forced deportation despite ongoing cases in the Foreigners’ Tribunal.
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.
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.
