SC issues notice to Centre, states on PIL alleging Bengali-speaking migrant labourers' detention
The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a public interest litigation (PIL) addressing the alleged detention of Bengali-speaking migrant laborers. These individuals are suspected of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The court has issued notices to the central government and several states, seeking their responses before considering any interim orders, emphasizing the need for verification before detention.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to the Centre and various states on a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging that Bengali-speaking migrant labourers are being detained on mere suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants A bench led by the Chief Justice declined to pass any interim order at this stage, saying it would first hear responses from the Union government and the concerned state administrations.The PIL claims that such detentions are being carried out without due verification.
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