Delhi HC dismisses PIL demanding Rohingya children’s admission in schools

HC advised the petitioner to approach Delhi Govt

New Delhi – The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking admission for Rohingya infiltrators’ children in schools. The petition requested an order directing the Delhi Government to register children of Rohingya migrants who had entered India from Myanmar. The Court suggested that the petitioners contact the Union Ministry of Home Affairs instead of petitioning in the Court.

Delhi High Court rejects a public interest litigation requesting for the education of children of Rohingya infiltrators in local schools.

They have been advised to speak to the Delhi Government.

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A concern of National Security

The Court stated that,

1. “We will not involve ourselves in this matter. Before approaching the High Court, contact the Government. What you cannot do directly, you should not attempt indirectly either. The Court should not become a medium for this issue. These children are not Indian citizens. This matter has international implications and requires a strategic decision. The Government of India is the most appropriate body to handle this. National security is connected to this issue, and merely having children does not entitle anyone from anywhere to come here.”

2. The High Court also referred to a recent Supreme Court judgment that upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This section pertains to granting Indian citizenship to immigrants covered under the Assam Accord.