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1 - 6 of 6 (0.17 seconds)National Human Rights Commission vs State Of Arunachal Pradesh & Anr on 9 January, 1996
11.The judgments referred to by the learned counsel for the petitioner do not apply in the facts of the case. National Human Rights Commission vs. State of Arunachal Pradesh 's case, (supra), dealt with certain protections provided under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act itself. It is in that context that certain observations are made, where a cut-off date was provided, giving them the entitlement to apply for citizenship.
The Chairman, Railway Board & Ors vs Mrs. Chandrima Das & Ors on 28 January, 2000
In Chairman, Railway Board vs. Chandrima Das (supra), the matter was of a Bangladesh refugee, who was raped and the grant of compensation on account of violation of the right to live with human dignity guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The aspect of security of State being important has been emphasized in that judgment, as even Part III of the Constitution of India does not contain absolute rights.
Mr. Louis De Raedt & Ors vs Union Of India And Ors on 24 July, 1991
4.On the other hand, the stand of the Government of India / 2nd respondent is that the refugees are being looked after and they are staying in camps. The Government of Tamil Nadu has permitted them to work locally between 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. to supplement the cash dole extended to them. They have been permitted to open bank accounts only to self-help group members and not for routing/diverting any foreign money, as that would fall foul of the regulations of Reserve Bank of India. The acquisition of immovable properties is stated to be impermissible without prior permission of the Reserve Bank of India. It is specifically stated that the Constitution of India is applicable only to the Indian citizens and not to a foreigner settled as refugee, by relying on the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Louis De Raedt vs. Union of India, (1991) 3 SCC 554. The Government of India concedes the right of a foreigner under Article 21 of the Constitution for life and liberty, but that would not include the right to reside and settle in this country. In view of the peculiar situation, the Sri Lankan refugees are being provided support.
Article 226 in Constitution of India [Constitution]
Section 6A in The Citizenship Act, 1955 [Entire Act]
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