Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Assam to Use 1950 Law to Expedite Immigrant Deportations
The Assam government will use a 1950 law to quickly deport illegal immigrants.
This law allows authorities to bypass the usual court process.
The state government plans to use the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Order, 1950, which is still valid.
The goal is to speed up the process, especially for cases not already in court.
The Chief Minister stated the state was unaware of the full scope of this law initially.
This action follows a Supreme Court observation clarifying that the state doesn't always need to go through courts.
The new process will not affect those already in court.
The government aims to intensify the crackdown and believes it's necessary to act to manage increasing numbers.
Assam government to use the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Order, 1950 to deport illegal immigrants.
The law allows authorities to directly expel immigrants, bypassing Foreigners Tribunals.
This follows a Supreme Court observation on the matter.
The government will expedite the process in cases not currently in court.
Ongoing court cases will not be affected.
- Who
- Assam government
- What
- Using the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Order, 1950 to deport illegal immigrants.
- When
- Announced on June 7th
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To expedite the deportation of illegal immigrants.
Potential Concerns
Government's Actions
Expedited Deportations vs. Due Process
Potential Concerns
Concerns could be raised about fairness and legal recourse, particularly for those affected.
Government's Actions
The Assam government aims to remove illegal immigrants quickly using a 75-year-old law.
Immigration Control vs. Individual Rights
Potential Concerns
Focus could be placed on the potential for unfair treatment or the rights of those impacted by the process.
Government's Actions
The government is focused on enforcing laws and managing immigration.
- Location
- Assam, India
- Key Legislation
- Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Order, 1950
- Action
- Expulsion of illegal immigrants
- Legal Basis
- Supreme Court observation
- Process Change
- Bypassing Foreigners Tribunals in new cases
- Exemption
- Ongoing court cases are unaffected
- Official
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sources
Assam govt to use ‘forgotten’ 1950 law to deport illegal immigrants without approaching courts
Undocumented migrants being ‘pushed back’ under legal framework: Assam CM Himanta Sarma
How latest drive to deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants stands out
Assam govt to invoke a forgotten law to identify and expel illegal migrants
