GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER FOR SONA BHANU V/S THE UNION OF INDIA AND 5 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Oct. 2 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Sept. 1:

1. Heard Mr. A.W. Aman, learned counsel for the petitioner as well as Ms. A. Verma, learned standing counsel for the Foreigners Tribunal, Mr. A.I. Ali, learned standing counsel for the Election Commission of India and Ms. A. Gayan, learned CGC.

2. By filing this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has assailed the impugned opinion dated 30.07.2024, passed by the learned Member, Foreigners' Tribunal 11th, Barpeta, in (Bpt/11th) F.T. case no.952/2016, arising out of IM(D)T Case No.1199/02, by which the petitioner was declared as an illegal migrant.

3. Issue notice returnable on 15.10.2025.

4. Since the responden...