The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to respond to a plea questioning why Assam received only a special revision instead of a Special Intensive Revision of its electoral rolls. The petition alleges discrimination and warns that lakhs of illegal immigrants may remain on Assam’s voter list.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court for the deportation of illegal immigrants, notably Rohingyas. Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay expressed concern about the urgency of the case, which Justice Surya Kant suggested should be referred to a special bench due to its sensitive nature affecting national security and human rights.
India’s strategic location, strong economy, and democratic values have made it a destination for refugees, especially from Bangladesh. However, illegal immigration from Bangladesh, with an estimated 20 million migrants, has caused national security and socio-economic concerns. Despite laws, inadequate enforcement has left this issue largely unaddressed.
The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday(9th April), seeks CAA clarification to address illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Santhal Pargana. The PIL highlighted disruption caused by the immigrants in the local tribal population’s way of life. The bench requested the Union government to clarify its stance and plans for enforcing the CAA in Jharkhand. Follow-up hearing scheduled for May 3.
In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Indian government acknowledged the challenges in providing accurate nationwide data on illegal immigrants, citing the clandestine nature of their entry and the ongoing complexity of their detection, detention, and deportation. This response came following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, […]
