The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a petition calling for urgent government action to address the ongoing violence and persecution of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna questioned the appropriateness of the court’s involvement in the internal matters of another nation. The Chief Justice emphasized that it would be unconventional for the court to intervene in such situations.
“This is not a matter for us. Surely the government is aware of these issues. How can this court make comments on foreign affairs?” the Chief Justice stated.
The petition also aimed to extend the cut-off date under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, enabling Hindus who fled Bangladesh due to recent violence to seek Indian citizenship.
Additionally, it sought directives for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to offer assistance to Hindu minorities in Bangladesh via the Indian High Commission.
Hindu minorities in Bangladesh have been enduring violence and discrimination since the previous Prime Minister’s departure to India following significant student protests.
Despite assurances from the interim government, headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, to restore peace and uphold minority security, reports of violence have reportedly persisted, with authorities in Bangladesh claiming that accounts of attacks on minorities are “exaggerated.”
This situation has also contributed to tensions between India and Bangladesh, as India has consistently raised the issue and called for action.
Published On:
Feb 25, 2025
