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India's Supreme Court Rejects Rohingya Refugee Deportation Halt

5/17/2025

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The Supreme Court of India has denied a request to stop the deportation of Rohingya refugees, casting doubt on the petitioner's claims. Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh expressed concern over the absence of evidence for the alleged forced deportations. A three-judge bench will revisit the case on July 31, 2023, leaving many in uncertainty.

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The Supreme Court of India has denied a request to stop the deportation of Rohingya refugees, casting doubt on the petitioner's claims. Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh expressed concern over the absence of evidence for the alleged forced deportations. A three-judge bench will revisit the case on July 31, 2023, leaving many in uncertainty.