A Bengaluru-based man born in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) had moved the Supreme Court against the deportation of his family claiming they were Indian nationals holding Indian passports and Aadhar cards. The apex court on Friday stayed the deportation of the family of six and asked authorities to not take coercive action such as deportation to Pakistan.
The family was alleged to have overstayed their visa till an order on verification of their identity documents. After considering submissions from both the counsel and the petitioner, the bench instructed government authorities to examine the family members’ documents to determine the validity of their Indian citizenship.