National Human Rights Commission v State of Arunachal Pradesh and Another, 1996 SCC (1) 742
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What was at stake
Protection of Chakma and Hajong refugees in Arunachal Pradesh from forcible expulsion and threats to life and liberty, alongside processing of citizenship applications.
What happened
The Chakma and Hajong refugees in Arunachal Pradesh faced forcible expulsion and threats to their life and liberty.
What the court decided
The Supreme Court held that the State must protect the life and liberty of Chakma/Hajong refugees under Article 21 and could not allow private groups to force them out. It also directed lawful consideration of citizenship applications.
How the court got there
The court decided in favor of the refugees based on the protection of life and liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the state's responsibility to safeguard these rights.
Statutes and cases cited
- § Constitution of India, Article 21
- § Citizenship Act, 1955
- § Foreigners Act, 1946
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