Delhi High Court ruled that OCI cards cannot be cancelled without giving the person a fair hearing. The Court reminded the government to follow due process and respect legal rights of OCI holders.
Today, On 28th March, The Delhi High Court once again Set-aside the government’s decision to cancel the OCI card of Professor Ashok Swain. This marks the second time the court has quashed the revocation order. The ruling reinforces Swain’s right to retain his Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over citizenship rights and government decisions.
The Bombay High Court in Goa has requested an affidavit from the central government regarding non-compliance with its directive to reconsider advocate Aires Rodrigues’ Overseas Citizen of India card application. The High Court previously quashed the rejection by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, stating it acted without jurisdiction. The central government is appealing this order.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dissolution of a septuagenarian couple’s marriage after years of separation, dismissing the wife’s challenge to the divorce decree granted to the husband on grounds of cruelty. The court emphasized the lack of effort from the wife in reconciling and her pursuit of legal battles against the husband, leading to the definitive end of any chance of reunion.
