Archive · 28 May 2025
Bombay HC: Detention of Yemeni Irregular, Orders Release
A Yemeni man in Mumbai was being held by the police.
The man, who claims to be a refugee, had been detained since May 16th.
The High Court said that keeping him in the police station was not allowed.
They ordered his release.
The man cannot leave Mumbai without the court's permission.
The man used to work for Yemen Airlines but couldn't go back home because of a war.
The government wants to deport him, but the court pointed out that there are no official detention centers.
The court said everyone, even non-citizens, has basic rights.
Bombay High Court found the detention of a Yemeni national irregular.
The court ordered the release of Mohammed Qassim Mohammed Al-Shibah.
He cannot leave Mumbai without court approval.
The man claimed to be a UNHCR refugee.
The government had already served a deportation order.
- Who
- Mohammed Qassim Mohammed Al-Shibah, a Yemeni national.
- What
- The Bombay High Court ruled his detention was irregular and ordered his release.
- When
- The ruling was made on Tuesday, with the detention starting since May 16.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The court found no valid reason for his detention without proper procedure.
Yemeni National's View
Government View
Legality of Detention
Yemeni National's View
His detention was irregular, and the authorities should have followed proper procedures.
Government View
Government authorities followed proper procedure for his detention.
- Detainee Name
- Mohammed Qassim Mohammed Al-Shibah
- Nationality
- Yemeni
- Age
- 52
- Detention Start Date
- May 16
- Detaining Authority
- Police
- Court
- Bombay HC