Supreme Court Slams Assam Government for Detaining 270 Foreigners

• The Supreme Court criticized the Assam government for not providing reasons for detaining 270 foreigners at the Matia transit camp.

• The court directed the Assam Chief Secretary to remain present via videoconferencing on the next hearing date.

• The court granted six weeks to the State government to file the affidavit and expected it to provide reasons for detaining and details on deportation steps.

• The State government’s counsel argued that detentions were only initiated after declaring them foreigners and explaining the deportation mechanism.

• The court expressed displeasure over the Assam government’s claim that the affidavit was confidential and should be sealed.

• The court directed surprise visits at the Matia transit camp for foreigners to check the facility’s hygiene and food quality.