JUDGMENTS OF HIGH COURTS & SUPREME COURT REGARDING IMMIGRATION LAW, CITIZENSHIP ACT, OCI, NRIS & CROSS BORDER DISPUTES. THIS WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED WITH CURRENT LEGAL POSITION
OCI: Union of India v. Bahareh Bakshi, 2024 INSC 646 — considered whether an estranged Indian spouse’s presence is required when a foreign spouse applies for OCI registration. Supreme Court judgment
Citizenship and NRC: In Re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, 2024 INSC 789 — examined the constitutional validity of Section 6A and the Assam Accord framework. Supreme Court case record
Citizenship by descent: Union of India v. Pranav Srinivasan, 2024 INSC 792 — considered citizenship claims involving birth abroad and the Citizenship Act. Case details
Foreigners and fundamental rights: National Human Rights Commission v. State of Arunachal Pradesh, (1996) 1 SCC 742; AIR 1996 SC 1234 — affirmed protection of life and liberty for Chakmas and directed action against threats and forcible eviction. Supreme Court judgment
Cross-border child custody: Surya Vadanan v. State of Tamil Nadu, (2015) 5 SCC 450 — addressed a habeas corpus petition involving children and custody proceedings in the UK. Supreme Court judgment
Cross-border child custody: Ruchi Majoo v. Sanjeev Majoo, (2011) 6 SCC 479 — considered Indian court jurisdiction and the welfare of a child in an international custody dispute. Judgment