Date : 12.03.2026
(K.R. Surana, J)
Heard Mr. J. Ahmed, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard
Mr. S.S. Roy, learned CGC for respondent no.1; Mr. G. Sarma, learned standing
counsel for FT matters, Border and NRC, respondent nos. 2, 2, 4, 6 and 7; Ms.
S. Katakey, learned standing counsel for respondent no.3; and Mr. P. Sarmah,
learned Addl. Senior Govt. Advocate for respondent no. 5.
2) By filing this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution
of India, the petitioner, namely, Ayna Khatun @ Anowara Khatun, has assailed
the opinion dated 26.09.2019, passed by the learned Member, Foreigners
Tribunal, Baksa, Tamulpur, in F.T. Case No. 1651/BAKSA/2016 [arising out of S.P.
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(B) Nalbari Ref. IM(D)T Case No. 622/2000], by which it was held that the
petitioner had failed to establish her presence in India prior to 25.03.1971,
which is the cut-off date for identification of foreigners in the State of Assam
under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and accordingly, she was declared
to be a foreigner who had entered into India illegally after 25.03.1971 from the
specified territory.