MD. HARUN RASHID vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the delay in approaching the High Court for quashing the order of the Illegal Migrants (D) Tribunal was justified due to the Tribunal's cessation of function after the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunal) Act, 1983 was struck down. The Court remanded the matter to the Foreigner's Tribunal, allowing the appellant to present his case and relevant documents, while deferring any arrest or deportation proceedings. The appeal was disposed of without costs.