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SC closes case as Bangladesh-deported woman reunited with husband
The Supreme Court on Wednesday closed the case of Sunali Khatun, a woman who was illegally deported to Bangladesh last year, after her counsel informed the court that her husband has been repatriated and has joined the family in Bengal.
Sunali, her son, and other family members were picked up from Delhi during an identification verification drive on June 24, 2024, and pushed into Bangladesh from Assam two days later. Her father, Bhodu Sekh, moved the Calcutta High Court, which termed the deportations illegal and ordered the government to bring them back.
The government appealed against the High Court order in the Supreme Court, which directed that Sunali and her son be brought back on December 5, 2025. With the husband now also back in India, the top court closed the matter.
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The case highlights the risks of summary deportations during identity checks, especially when families are separated across borders. The Calcutta High Court's intervention was key in establishing that even non-documented individuals have procedural rights before removal. The Supreme Court's closure suggests the state complied fully with the repatriation order. The next question is whether similar pending cases of deported families will see a consistent legal approach. Watch for any new guidelines from the Home Ministry on verification drive procedures.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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