Centre tells Supreme Court it will bring back persons allegedly ‘pushed’ to Bangladesh
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Why in news
The Centre informed the Supreme Court it will repatriate individuals deported to Bangladesh and verify their citizenship claims following a Calcutta High Court order deeming such deportations illegal.
Background
The Calcutta High Court overturned the deportation of Sunali Khatun and others in September 2025. The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge by the Centre against this order, with a hearing scheduled for July 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Calcutta High Court set aside the deportation of Sunali Khatun and others in September 2025.
- BodyThe Supreme Court is hearing a plea by the Centre challenging the Calcutta High Court's order.
- FactThe Supreme Court allowed entry of Sunali Khatun and her child on humanitarian grounds on December 3, 2025.
- FactThe deportation occurred on June 26, 2025, following a Home Ministry notification for identity verification.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legal and administrative challenges in balancing national security concerns regarding illegal migration with the protection of fundamental rights of residents in border states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight: Conflict between executive deportation powers and High Court's scrutiny of 'illegal' administrative actions
- Verification bottleneck: Difficulty in establishing citizenship for individuals lacking documentary proof in border regions
- Humanitarian considerations: Balancing state security protocols with the right to life and liberty for residents
Keywords: repatriation · citizenship verification · humanitarian grounds · judicial review · border management · identity verification
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