SC questions legal status of Rohingyas, asks can intruders be given red carpet welcome

Petitioner alleges disappearance of Rohingyas picked up by Delhi Police

- MPOST BUREAU

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed pointed questions at the legal standing of Rohingyas living in India, asking whether those who entered the country without authorisation could seek protections on par with citizens while large sections of the population continue to face economic hardship. The remarks came from a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, sitting with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, during the hearing of a habeas corpus petition concerning the alleged disappearance of several Rohingyas from police custody in Delhi. The

The Supreme Court said the first key question in pending Rohingya cases is whether they are refugees or illegal entrants matter has now been adjourned to December 16.

The petition, filed by rights activist Rita Manchanda, alleged that a group of Rohingyas had been picked up by Delhi Police in May and that their families had received no information about where they were taken. As the counsel argued that the individuals should be produced before the court, the bench sought clarity on their legal status and questioned whether such a plea could be sustained.