“Human Values Above Borders”: J&K&L High Court Orders Return of Youth Deported to Pakistan

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ordered the Government of India to bring back a youth who was forcibly deported to Pakistan, stressing that human values and rights are above borders.

The Court noted that the young man had lived in India for most of his life and had pending applications for visa extension and citizenship.

It found that the deportation was carried out without properly considering his situation.

Emphasising humanitarian concerns, the Court directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to facilitate his return within a fixed time so he can pursue his legal rights in India.

[Sajjad Ahmed v. UOI & Ors.]