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Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Sri Lankan Tamil, Rejecting Refugee Plea

The court ruled that India is not obligated to indefinitely host refugees, citing constitutional limits and population pressures.

The apex court also rejected the petitioner's claim to fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution, stating that he was taken into custody as per law.
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The Supreme Court of India. (ANI Photo)
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court dismissed a Sri Lankan Tamil's plea to remain in India after serving a seven-year sentence under the UAPA.
  • The bench, led by Justice Dipankar Datta, stated that the right to settle under Article 19 is reserved for Indian citizens, and no violation of Article 21 occurred during the petitioner’s detention.
  • The petitioner, a former LTTE member, argued that he faced persecution if deported to Sri Lanka and noted his family’s settlement in India.
  • The court reiterated its stance that India cannot serve as a refuge for foreign nationals indefinitely, suggesting the petitioner seek asylum in another country.
  • This decision aligns with recent rulings on Rohingya deportations, reflecting a consistent judicial approach to refugee cases.