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SC Dismisses Rohingya Deportation Plea as ‘Beautifully Crafted Story’ Lacking Evidence

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The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a petition that alleged the forcible deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees, calling it a “beautifully crafted story” devoid of material evidence. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, declined to pass any interim orders, stating the claims were vague and unsupported.

The plea, filed by two Rohingya refugees based in Delhi, alleged that members of their community were blindfolded, restrained, and deported via naval ships from Port Blair under the pretext of biometric verification. The petitioners also claimed that the refugees were left in international waters.

However, the Court questioned the credibility of the narrative.

“Every time you come up with a new story. Now, where is this beautifully crafted story coming from?” asked Justice Kant. “Who clicked the videos? Who came back? Where is the supporting material?” he added.

The bench expressed concern about such petitions being filed

“when the country is going through such a tough time,”

suggesting they lacked urgency and substance.

Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, representing the petitioners, told the Court that the United Nations Human Rights Office had taken cognisance of the matter and initiated an investigation. He offered to submit a report and tape recordings allegedly from Myanmar shores.

The bench acknowledged that lawyers are free to present international reports, but stressed, “Foreign reports cannot override Indian sovereignty.”

Justice Kant also pointed out that similar issues had previously been brought before a three-judge bench, which included him and Justice Singh. In that instance, the Court had refused to stay the deportations.

Citing redundancy and the need for consistency, the Court tagged the current petition with previously pending matters and listed them for further hearing on July 31.

The case raises ongoing questions about India’s policy toward Rohingya refugees and the broader intersection of international human rights concerns with domestic legal jurisdiction.

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