JUDGMENT :

N. Kotiswar Singh, J.

Heard Mr. M.U. Mondal, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. G. Sarma, learned Standing Counsel, Foreigners Tribunal appearing for respondent Nos.4, 5 & 6; Ms. L. Devi, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. R.K.D. Chouhdury, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India for respondent No.1; Ms. Devi also appears for respondent No.8 as the learned Standing Counsel, NRC; Mr. A. Bhuyan, learned Standing Counsel, ECI appearing for respondent Nos.3 & 9 and Ms. K. Phukan, learned Government Advocate, Assam appearing for respondent Nos.2 & 7.

2. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the impugned opinion dated 26.10.2018 passed by the learned Member, Foreigners Tribunal (II), Dhubri, Assam in F.T. Case No.570/F/15 [Police Ref. Case No.1194/98] by which the petitioner was declared a foreigner of post 25.03.1971 stream.

3. The brief facts of the case as can be gathered from the records as also reflected in the order passed by the learned Tribunal are as follows.

4. Upon receipt of summons from the learned Tribunal, the petitioner appeared before the learned Tribunal, filed her written statement and also adduced a number