India overhauls Immigration Laws: Key Highlights from the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025
These rules replace decades-old laws to modernize visa, registration and deportation procedures.
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Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 notified: Legal Framework and Repealed Laws
This Act replaced 4 laws to streamline the immigration process and enhance national security.
‘Victimizing foreign national without reason will reflect in bilateral relations’; Bombay HC directs FRRO to issue Exit Permit to Chinese woman acquitted in smuggling case
Apart from the right to get Exit Permit, the Chinese woman needs to be adequately compensated for the mental agony, trauma, and sufferings undergone by her due to the conduct of Respondent 2, Union of India. Thus, Respondent 2 is directed to pay an amount of Rs 10,00,000 as compensation.
Calcutta High Court grants immunity to Swiss Tourist under Foreigners Act for ‘Absence of Stamp in Good Faith’
During investigation no such mala fide intention of the petitioner transpired, save and except that the Passport was bereft of arrival stamp. Section 15 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, which provides immunity for actions done in good faith, applied in this case.
Delhi High Court permits a South Korean national, a NALSAR graduate to be enrolled as an Advocate in view of Section 24 Advocates Act
Delhi High Court held that foreign nationals are not per se barred from being considered for enrolment under Section 24 of Advocates Act.
“Foreign nationals will carry impression regarding conditions of detention centers after being deported”; Rajasthan High Court directs State to ensure proper maintenance
Rajasthan High Court: In a case arising from a habeas corpus petition which stands disposed of vide order dated 28-03-2022
‘Virtual wedding would meet the requirements of law under S. 12 of Special Marriage Act, 1954; Madras High Court cites how Lord Rama married Sita Ji’s statue in her absence
There came a time when Rama was going to perform a huge sacrifice, or yajna, such as the old kings used to
‘Virtual wedding would meet the requirements of law under S. 12 of Special Marriage Act, 1954; Madras High Cout cites how Lord Rama married Sita Ji’s statue in her absence
There came a time when Rama was going to perform a huge sacrifice, or yajna, such as the old kings used to
Delhi High Court upholds denial of admission where AIIMS declared a foreign national successful in exam, but PGIMER denied admission for lack of seats
Delhi High Court: Sanjeev Narula, J. upheld the denial of admission by AIIMS and PGIMER as mere mentioning of eligibility criteria for
HP HC | Can bail be granted in cases where an accused is a foreign national and cannot furnish local surety in terms of S. 439 Cr PC? HC explains
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Anoop Chitkara, J., granted bail and held that the law under Section 439 CrPC is very clear and
HP HC | “Synergy of law with technology is the next big thing”; Stringent conditions laid down while granting bail to ‘foreign nationals’ and securing their presence during trial in light of Art. 21 of Constitution
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Anoop Chitkara, J., granted bail to the undertrial Nigerian national subject to very stringent conditions. The facts of
Foreign Nationals have no right to stay in India, beyond the authorised period
High Court of Himachal Pradesh: The Bench comprising of Sanjay Karol, Acting CJ and Sandeep Sharma. J, held that in circumstances where