Supreme Court Criticizes Assam Over Defective Affidavit on Detention of Foreign Nationals

Brief: The Supreme Court criticized the Assam government for submitting a “defective” affidavit on the detention of 270 foreign nationals at the Matia transit camp. The court noted the lack of justifications for the detentions and insufficient progress on deportations, calling it a “gross violation” of its orders. It directed Assam’s chief secretary to appear via video conferencing at the next hearing. The court also questioned the state’s confidentiality claims and instructed the Assam State Legal Services Authority to inspect the camp’s hygiene and food conditions.