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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT, (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
KALYAN RAI SURANA, SUSMITA PHUKAN KHAUND
Joytan Bibi, W/o. Nousad Ali – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India, Rep. By The Chief Secretary To The Govt. Of India, Department Of Home – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's citizenship claim and evidence. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. insufficient grounds and irregularities in investigation. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. legal and procedural considerations for citizenship. (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. delegation of powers related to foreigner verification. (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 5. reiteration of evidence evaluation and judicial obligation. (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28) |
| 6. court's directive for a fresh opinion on evidence. (Para 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37) |
JUDGMENT :
(K.R. Surana, J.)
Heard Mr. P.C. Dey, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. J. Sarma, learned CGC for the Union of India; Mr. H.K. Hazarika, learned Govt. Advocate for the State; Mr. G. Sarma, learned standing counsel for the FT matters and NRC and Mr. M. Islam, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of Mr. A.I. Ali, learned standing counsel for Election Commission of India.
2) By filing this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner, Jaytan Bibi, has assailed the opinion dated 08.11.2016, passed by the learned Member, Foreigners Tribunal No.(8th), Dhubri in FT Case No. 8/149/GKJ/2015, bear
A quasi-judicial authority must consider all relevant evidence and materials in its decision-making to ensure validity and prevent arbitrary conclusions.
The petitioner failed to prove citizenship under the Foreigners Act, 1946, as the presented documentation was insufficient and lacked proper verification.
The burden of proof lies with the petitioner to establish citizenship, including providing adequate documentary evidence of lineage and continuous residence, which he failed to do.
The petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove his citizenship, resulting in the court upholding the Foreigners Tribunal's declaration of him as a foreigner.
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