Supreme Court Asks Centre to Consider Re-entry of Illegally Deported Pregnant Indian Woman on Humanitarian Grounds

Dec 01, 2025 11:54 pm CST

The Supreme Court of India has urged the Centre to allow a pregnant woman and her child who were deported to Bangladesh to re-enter India on humanitarian grounds. The case involves Sonali Khatun, whose deportation was ruled illegal by the Calcutta High Court. The Court suggested keeping her under medical surveillance while recognizing her advanced pregnancy and Indian citizenship. The matter is scheduled for hearing on December 3.