Archive · 17 Jun 2025
SC Rejects Bail in 'Donkey Route' Case, Criticizes Immigration Fraud
The Supreme Court stopped a man from getting bail because he tricked a person into trying to go to the US illegally, using the dangerous 'donkey route'.
The man promised a safe way for the youth to enter the US for a lot of money, but instead, sent him on a difficult journey through many countries, resulting in arrest and deportation.
The court was upset because these actions damage the reputation of Indian passports.
Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail in a 'donkey route' case.
The case involves a Haryana man accused of duping a youth.
The accused promised illegal US entry for ₹43 lakh.
The youth was routed through multiple countries, arrested, and deported.
The court criticized the practice for devaluing Indian passports.
- Who
- A Haryana-based man accused of duping a youth.
- What
- The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of immigration fraud.
- When
- The Supreme Court made the decision on Monday.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The court aimed to curb illegal migration networks and protect India's reputation.
Supreme Court's Stance
Accused's Defense
Bail Application
Supreme Court's Stance
The court viewed the accused's actions as damaging to India's reputation and dangerous to the victim.
Accused's Defense
The accused sought bail in the face of the allegations.
- Accused
- A Haryana-based man
- Victim
- Youth
- Promise
- Illegal US entry via 'donkey route'
- Payment
- ₹43 lakh
- Result
- Arrest and Deportation of the Youth
Sources
‘Taking gullible people for a ride’: SC denies anticipatory bail to accused in ‘dunki route’ illegal immigration case
‘Indian passport devalued due to people like you’: SC denies pre-arrest bail to ‘Dunki’ agent
'Passport devalued by people like you': No SC bail to 'Dunki' agent
₹2,700 crore bank fraud case: Supreme Court denies interim bail to former Amtek Group chairperson Arvind Dham
