Justice Markandey Katju, a former Supreme Court judge, expressed his dismay over being unable to visit Pakistan despite an invitation from the Pakistani High Commissioner. He believes his views on Pakistan as an artificial division prevent him from receiving a visa. Katju longs to explore historical sites and reconnect with cultural roots.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, prompting legal action from a Pakistani resident in Goa since 2016. He seeks a fair hearing regarding his visa conditions before deportation. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, considering individual circumstances.