Supreme Court orders fresh review of 27 Assam foreigners' cases, cites procedural fairness
The Supreme Court has overturned Gauhati High Court rulings that had declared 27 individuals as foreigners in Assam. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ordered the cases to be re-examined by the relevant tribunals. The bench emphasized that citizenship matters carry significant constitutional importance and must be handled with strict procedural fairness. The court also underlined the state's responsibility to prevent misuse of citizenship claims.
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