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20 August 2026

Supreme Court on deportation of Bengali-speaking individuals

This involves a Supreme Court intervention regarding citizenship verification and deportation procedures, which touches upon constitutional rights and the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive.

1 min read Day 3 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court disposed of petitions filed by the Centre challenging a Calcutta High Court order regarding the deportation of Bengali-speaking individuals.
  • The Centre informed the Supreme Court that individuals previously deported to Bangladesh on suspicion of citizenship status have been brought back to India as a special case.
  • The government stated that the return of these individuals is not to be treated as a precedent for other similar cases.
  • The individuals brought back to India will undergo a verification process to determine their claims of Indian citizenship.
  • The Supreme Court clarified that while the specific case is resolved, the underlying question of law remains open for future consideration.
  • The Calcutta High Court had previously termed the deportation of the individuals as illegal.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 3 in Repatriation and legal status of Indian nationals in Bangladesh, which has been running since 10 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The process of identifying and deporting individuals suspected of being illegal migrants involves complex legal and constitutional challenges. Discuss the role of the judiciary in balancing state security concerns with the protection of fundamental rights of individuals. 150 words
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  2. The determination of citizenship is a sovereign function of the state, yet it must adhere to the principles of natural justice and constitutional safeguards. In light of recent judicial interventions regarding deportation, analyze the challenges faced by the state in verifying citizenship and the necessity of a robust legal framework to prevent the displacement of genuine citizens. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's approach in the case concerning the deportation of Bengali-speaking individuals to Bangladesh?

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