Md. Rahim Ali @ Abdur Rahim vs The State Of Assam

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gauhati High Court, affirming the Foreigners Tribunal's order declaring the appellant a foreigner under Section 9 of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies on the individual to establish their citizenship, which the appellant failed to do. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, maintaining the Tribunal's finding that the appellant did not sufficiently prove his nationality.