Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Calcutta High Court Examines Migrant Worker Detentions in Odisha
Some Bengali-speaking workers in Odisha were allegedly detained.
The Calcutta High Court is looking into it.
The workers' lawyers say the detentions were illegal.
The Odisha government says they were just checking documents, as allowed by the Foreigners Act.
The court has asked Odisha to explain what happened.
The court will hear the case again later in the month to decide what to do.
Calcutta High Court is hearing petitions about the alleged detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha.
Odisha Advocate General stated there were no arrests, only lawful document verification under the Foreigners Act.
Petitioners' counsel claims detentions were illegal and compensation is due, citing instances of release after court intervention.
The court directed the Odisha government to submit an affidavit and scheduled further hearings.
The case involves two habeas corpus petitions against Odisha Police alleging illegal detention of migrant workers.
- Who
- The case involves the Calcutta High Court, the Odisha Advocate General, Bengali-speaking migrant workers, and Odisha Police.
- What
- The Calcutta High Court is examining claims of illegal detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha.
- When
- The court is hearing the case, with the next hearing scheduled for August 29.
- Where
- The case involves Bengali-speaking migrant workers detained in Odisha and the Calcutta High Court.
- Why
- The petitioners are seeking legal action for alleged illegal detentions and compensation, while the Odisha government defends its actions as lawful document verification.
Petitioners
Odisha Government
Legality of Detentions
Petitioners
The detention of migrant workers was illegal and violates fundamental rights.
Odisha Government
Document verification under the Foreigners Act is legal and necessary.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Subject
- Detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers
- Location of Detentions
- Odisha
- Legal Basis (Odisha)
- Foreigners Act, 1946, Section 3
- Next Hearing
- August 29