Hasan Ali Raihany vs U.O.I and Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the authorities must disclose reasons for deportation to individuals who have a legitimate claim to remain in India, particularly when they have lived in the country for an extended period and have pending citizenship applications. The Court emphasized the principles from National Human Rights Commission v. State of Arunachal Pradesh, [1996] 1 SCC 742, asserting that due process requires informing the individual of the reasons for deportation and considering their representation. The Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, allowing him to remain in India pending resolution of his citizenship status.