Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Family of Deported Bengalis Restart Legal Battle After Deadline
A woman named Sunali, her husband, and son were sent from India to Bangladesh by Delhi Police.
A local court in Bangladesh declared them Indian citizens.
The Calcutta High Court ordered the Indian government to bring them back within four weeks, but the deadline passed without action.
Now, the family is restarting their legal fight because Sunali is pregnant and they are still in Bangladesh.
The central government has not taken action.
Calcutta High Court's deadline for repatriation expired on October 24.
Family members are restarting their legal battle.
Sunali Khatun, her husband, and son were detained and deported.
A Bangladesh court declared them to be Indian citizens.
TMC MP Samirul Islam criticizes the central government's inaction.
- Who
- Sunali Khatun, Danish, and children; Sweety Bibi and children
- What
- Family members restarting legal battle after court deadline
- When
- Deadline expired on October 24
- Where
- Bangladesh and West Bengal, India
- Why
- To ensure the repatriation of Indian citizens
Family and Supporters
Central Government
Repatriation of Citizens
Family and Supporters
Demand for the immediate repatriation of Indian citizens and accuse the government of contempt of court for inaction.
Central Government
No stated view or action regarding the repatriation, criticized for inaction.
- Individuals to be Repatriated
- Sunali Khatun, Danish, and son; Sweety Bibi and two sons
- Court that Issued Deadline
- Calcutta High Court
- Original Deportation Order
- Delhi Police
- Location of Detainment
- Bangladesh
- Family Counsel
- Raghunath Chakraborty
