New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- The Supreme Court today asked the union government to take instructions on the possibility of bringing back a heavily pregnant woman and her eight-year-old son who were recently deported to Bangladesh, observing that their case should be viewed "purely on humanitarian grounds".
A Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was hearing the union government's petition challenging a Calcutta High Court order that had directed the repatriation of several individuals deported to Bangladesh.
The matter has now been listed for further hearing on December 3.
During the proceedings, Senior Advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for the respondents, informed the Court that Sonali Khatoon, daughte...