Illegal Immigration — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India

2005

The Supreme Court struck down the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983, calling it a 'dangerous' and 'unconstitutional' law that facilitated illegal immigration…

Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha v. Union of India

2014

The Supreme Court directed the government to complete the NRC update in Assam within a specified timeframe, emphasizing that the process should be conducted in a fair and…

Indian Young Lawyers Association v. Union of India

2019

While primarily dealing with the Sabarimala temple entry issue, this case established important principles regarding the state's duty to protect constitutional rights of all…