Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Kerala High Court Orders Repatriation of Detained Sri Lankan Siblings
Two siblings from Sri Lanka, aged 20 and 17, were kept in a transit home in India for more than two years.
They were not accused of any crime.
The Kerala High Court said this was not fair and ordered the authorities to help them go back to their country.
The court said keeping them in India was taking away their freedom and right to live normally.
The court asked the officials to quickly give them permission to leave India.
Kerala High Court orders repatriation of two Sri Lankan siblings detained for over two years.
Siblings aged 20 and 17 were held in a transit home in Kollam, Kerala.
Court observes that continued detention deprives them of their right to life and liberty.
No criminal charges or investigations were pending against the siblings.
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer directed to issue an exit permit for their repatriation.
- Who
- Two Sri Lankan siblings aged 20 and 17
- What
- Kerala High Court orders their repatriation
- When
- After over two years of detention
- Where
- Transit home in Kollam, Kerala, India
- Why
- To prevent deprivation of their right to life and liberty
- Siblings' Ages
- 20 and 17
- Detention Duration
- Over two years
- Location of Detention
- Transit home in Kollam, Kerala
- Court's Observation
- Deprivation of right to life and liberty
- Court's Directive
- Issue exit permit and facilitate repatriation