Archive · 25 Jun 2025
J&K High Court Orders Return of Deported Pakistani Woman
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court told the Indian government to bring back Rakshanda Rashid, a woman who was sent to Pakistan after a terror attack.
The court said she had a special visa, which meant she shouldn't have been deported so quickly.
The court wants her back because of her health and lack of family support in Pakistan.
The court found that the deportation didn't properly consider her visa status.
The government has to fix this within a specific timeframe.
J&K High Court ordered the Union Home Ministry to facilitate the return of Rakshanda Rashid.
Rashid, a Pakistani national with a Long Term Visa (LTV), was deported to Pakistan after a terror attack.
The court cited her LTV status and the need for proper legal process.
The order follows the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
The MHA has been asked to file a compliance report by July 1.
- Who
- Rakshanda Rashid, her husband, Sheikh Zahoor Ahmed, and the Indian government.
- What
- The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ordered the MHA to repatriate Rakshanda Rashid.
- When
- The order was issued with a 10-day compliance deadline, and a compliance report is expected by July 1.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir High Court.
- Why
- The court cited her LTV status and lack of due process for the order.
Court's Stance
Government Action
Deportation Validity
Court's Stance
The court argues that the deportation process was flawed.
Government Action
The government's action in deporting Pakistani nationals, potentially for security reasons after a terror attack.
- Woman's Name
- Rakshanda Rashid
- Husband's Name
- Sheikh Zahoor Ahmed
- Legal Status
- LTV (Long Term Visa)
- Court
- Jammu & Kashmir High Court
- Compliance Deadline
- 10 days
Sources
Jammu & Kashmir High Court orders repatriation of 63-year-old woman who was deported to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor
J&K High Court orders government to bring back woman deported to Pakistan
J&K HC orders repatriation of woman deported to Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
Retrieve Pakistani Woman Deported From Jammu Post Pahalgam Attack: HC
J&K High Court orders protection of deported Pak woman; asks Centre to bring her back
J-K HC directs MHA to facilitate return of woman deported to Pakistan after Pahalgam attack
HC orders MHA to facilitate return of woman deported after Pahalgam attack
