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NDTV
12-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Clarify If Detained Migrant Workers From Bengal: Court Asks Delhi Government
Kolkata: Taking up two habeas corpus petitions alleging illegal detention of migrant workers from West Bengal in Delhi, the Calcutta High Court Friday directed the administration in the northern state to clarify whether they are under detention. The petitioners, who are relatives of those allegedly detained, also sought direction to the authorities concerned for their release and production before the court. It was claimed in the two petitions that Sweety Bibi, Kurban Sheikh, their minor son, Sunali Khatun, Danish and his minor grandson have been illegally detained in New Delhi. The advocate appearing for the petitioners submitted that Bengali-speaking people have been detained in Delhi on suspicion that they are Bangladeshi citizens and that the officials did not even cross-check their identities. "In view of the nature of allegations made, prima facie, we are of the opinion that the writ petition is maintainable and this court cannot be a silent spectator," the division bench presided by Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty said. The division bench, also comprising Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, directed the Delhi government to place before it relevant documents on whether the two had been detained or were missing. The Delhi government was also directed to answer if the "detention" was in connection with the order of any court and the grounds for that. The high court also asked the Delhi government to inform it whether they had been detained after informing them of the grounds. The administration of Delhi was also asked whether their detention was related to any investigation being conducted by the police authorities or state officials. It was also asked to answer whether there was any correspondence between the governments of the two states in this regard. The bench directed the West Bengal chief secretary to coordinate with his counterpart of the national capital territory of Delhi for compliance of the order. The court fixed July 16 as the next date of hearing. Lawyers representing the West Bengal government submitted that necessary steps are being taken by the state authorities to avail instructions from the Delhi administration. The Calcutta High Court passed similar orders on the Odisha government on Thursday over allegations that two migrant workers from West Bengal were under illegal detention in the neighbouring state. It directed the Odisha government to clarify whether migrant workers Sainur Islam and Rakibul Islam are under detention by the Odisha Police in Jagatsinghpur district of the neighbouring state. Two habeas corpus petitions were moved before the high court seeking their immediate release and production before it. This matter will come up for further hearing on July 14.
News18
11-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Can't Be A Silent Spectator': Calcutta HC Seeks Delhi Govt's Reply Over Bengal Migrants' Detention
The Calcutta High Court on Friday sought answers from the the Delhi government over the alleged detention of migrant workers from West Bengal in Delhi The Calcutta High Court on Friday sought answers from the Delhi government regarding the alleged detention of migrant workers from West Bengal in Delhi. It directed the Delhi Chief Secretary to submit a report by July 16. The High Court also instructed the West Bengal Chief Secretary to contact his Delhi counterpart and provide a report on the same day. While hearing habeas corpus petitions from the relatives of those allegedly detained, the High Court asked the Delhi administration to clarify whether the migrants were detained. The petitioners also sought direction to the authorities concerned for their release and production before the court. The two petitions claimed that Sweety Bibi, Kurban Sheikh, their minor son, Sunali Khatun, Danish, and his minor grandson had been unlawfully detained in New Delhi. The petitioners' advocate argued that Bengali-speaking individuals were detained in the national capital on suspicion of being Bangladeshi citizens without verifying their identities. 'In view of the nature of allegations made, prima facie, we are of the opinion that the writ petition is maintainable and this court cannot be a silent spectator," stated the division bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra. The court further directed the Delhi government to present relevant documents to clarify whether the individuals had been detained or were missing. The Delhi government must also specify if the detention was related to any court order and the grounds for it. The court adjourned the matter till July 16. Lawyers representing the West Bengal government submitted that the state authorities are taking necessary steps to obtain instructions from the Delhi administration. Similar orders were issued by the Calcutta High Court to the Odisha government on Thursday regarding allegations that two migrant workers from West Bengal were under illegal detention in Odisha. The court directed the Odisha government to clarify whether migrant workers Sainur Islam and Rakibul Islam were detained by the Odisha Police in Jagatsinghpur district. (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: July 11, 2025, 19:29 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
