Supreme Court Repeals Assam Tribunals' Foreigners Declarations, Calls for Fair Process

The Supreme Court of India has set aside the declarations made by Assam tribunals that identified certain residents as foreigners. The tribunals had earlier issued orders labeling individuals as non-citizens, a move that sparked controversy. In its judgment, the Court stressed that citizenship status should be determined through a fair, transparent, and legally sound process. The decision signals a shift towards ensuring due process in citizenship adjudication in the state.