Supreme Court quashes Guwahati HC orders on 27 foreigners, orders fresh hearings

The Supreme Court has quashed orders passed by the Guwahati High Court and lower tribunals concerning 27 individuals declared as foreign nationals. The court found that the proceedings were flawed because the affected persons were not given an opportunity to be heard. Emphasising the need for fair and lawful procedures in determining citizenship status, the court directed tribunals to conduct fresh hearings in all the cases. The ruling underscores the importance of due process and the protection of constitutional rights when adjudicating on matters of nationality.