India-Bangladesh Relations — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Berubari Union Case (1960)

1960

This landmark case established the constitutional framework for territorial exchanges between India and Pakistan (later relevant for Bangladesh). The Supreme Court held that…

Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India (2005)

2005

Known as the 'Foreigners Tribunal case', this judgment addressed illegal migration from Bangladesh and directed the government to detect and deport illegal immigrants. It…

National Human Rights Commission v. State of Arunachal Pradesh (1996)

1996

This case dealt with the rights of Chakma and Hajong refugees from Bangladesh who had settled in Arunachal Pradesh. It established principles for refugee protection while…