Dongh Lian Kham and Another v Union of India and Another, WP(CRL) No.1884/2015
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What was at stake
Whether Myanmar nationals with UNHCR refugee certificates could be deported without consideration of protection risk and possible UNHCR or third-country options.
What happened
Two Myanmar nationals with UNHCR refugee certificates were at risk of deportation from India
What the court decided
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to hear the petitioners and consider available options, including consultation with UNHCR and third-country resettlement, while recording the non-refoulement concern.
How the court got there
The court decided to direct authorities to consider available options, including consultation with UNHCR and third-country resettlement, to protect the petitioners from refoulement
Statutes and cases cited
- § Refugee Convention art. 33
- Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister
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