Sarbananda Sonowal vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Foreigners (Tribunal) Amendment Order, 2006 and the Foreigners (Tribunal) for Assam Order, 2006 in light of its earlier ruling in Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India, which declared the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 unconstitutional. The Court held that the amendments made by the Central Government were inconsistent with its previous directions and emphasized that illegal migrants in Assam should not be treated differently from those in other states, reaffirming the applicability of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The Court directed the establishment of sufficient tribunals to address cases of illegal migrants effectively.