India’s Supreme Court issued notices to the central government and the Assam state government regarding the continued detention of four women held in Assam detention facilities.
The notices require both governments to file formal responses explaining the legal basis for the women’s detention and the conditions under which they are held. The court acted on petitions challenging the detentions linked to Foreigners Tribunal proceedings.
Assam operates detention centers for individuals declared foreigners pending deportation. Human rights advocates have raised concerns about prolonged detention when deportation is not immediately feasible.
The Supreme Court’s notice procedure gives the Union and state governments a defined period to submit affidavits addressing the petitioners’ claims. The four women’s cases intersect with broader litigation over citizenship verification in Assam.
The court has not yet ruled on the merits but the notices signal active judicial oversight of detention conditions in the northeastern state.
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