Overview

• The Supreme Court ruled that Rohingya refugees identified as foreigners under the Foreigners Act must be deported in accordance with Indian law.
• A final hearing to determine the broader legal and constitutional rights of Rohingya refugees in India has been scheduled for July 31, 2025.
• Petitioners raised concerns over alleged late-night deportations of Rohingya refugees, including women and children with UNHCR cards, ahead of Thursday's proceedings.
• The bench noted that UNHCR identity cards do not provide legal immunity under Indian law, emphasizing India’s non-signatory status to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that all deportations would adhere to the April 2021 ruling, which mandates compliance with constitutional safeguards.