Assam push-back policy.

A recent writ petition filed in the Supreme Court challenges Assam’s “push-back policy,” alleging that individuals are being deported to Bangladesh without due legal process. The All BTC Minority Students Union (ABMSU) contends that the Assam government is arbitrarily deporting people, including Indian citizens, under the pretext of removing illegal migrants. The petition argues that these actions violate fundamental rights under Articles 14, 21, and 22 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the matter on June 2, 2025.

This legal challenge follows a Supreme Court directive from February 4, 2025, which ordered the deportation of 63 individuals confirmed as Bangladeshi nationals. However, the ABMSU claims that the Assam government has misapplied this order, leading to a broader and indiscriminate deportation drive without proper verification or legal recourse.

In a related case, a 26-year-old man, Yunus Ali, has filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his mother was illegally detained by Assam Police for deportation, despite her appeal against a Foreigners Tribunal order being pending in the Supreme Court. The Court has scheduled a hearing for this plea on June 2, 2025.

These developments have raised concerns about potential human rights violations and the legality of Assam’s deportation practices. The upcoming hearings are expected to address whether these actions align with constitutional protections and established legal procedures.

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