passport confiscation
Delhi High Court Orders Protection of Indian Nurse Allegedly Held Captive in Dubai: Legal Intervention for Repatriation
Dec 01, 2025 11:17 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has directed Indian authorities to ensure the safety and possible repatriation of a 25-year-old Indian nurse allegedly held captive in Dubai by a foreign national who initially offered her employment. Justice Sachin Datta ordered immediate intervention after the woman's father petitioned the court, presenting evidence of physical abuse and passport confiscation that has prevented her return to India since January 2023.
Stranded Indian Worker Appeals for PM Modi's Help as Saudi Employer Confiscates Passport
Oct 25, 2025 07:29 pm CST
An Indian worker from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh has made a desperate video appeal after being allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia by his employer who confiscated his passport and threatened his life. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is attempting to locate him following his viral plea for help, highlighting ongoing challenges for migrant workers despite Saudi Arabia's recent abolition of the controversial kafala sponsorship system.
"No Food, Toilet": 56 Indians In Georgia Treated "Like Cattle", Alleges Tourist
Sep 17, 2025 01:12 pm CST
A woman has alleged that a group of 56 Indian travellers were subjected to "most inhuman behaviour" by Georgian authorities while attempting to enter the country from Armenia.