Woman Declared Foreigner, Sent to Bangladesh Without Hearing, HC Orders Rs 2 Lakh The recent Gauhati high court order in Mumtaz Begum's case is a stark reminder of the perils faced by those deemed "foreigners" in India's Assam state.
While the verdict itself has been widely reported, its implications and context warrant closer examination. At the heart of this matter lies a fundamental principle: due process.
In 2019, Mumtaz Begum was declared a foreigner by the Foreigners Tribunal, 4th Nagaon at Juria. She challenged the decision before the high court, which set it aside and directed the tribunal to take a fresh decision.