Rofiqul Hoque vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined the legality of a declaration under the Foreigners Act, 1946, where the appellant was declared a foreigner for entering India illegally after 1971. The Court reviewed the proceedings of the Foreigners Tribunal and the subsequent dismissal of the writ petition by the High Court. The Court upheld the order declaring the appellant as a foreigner, emphasizing the procedural correctness and the evidence on record. The judgment underscores the importance of adherence to legal procedures in deportation and foreigner declaration cases.