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Calcutta HC Upholds Refusal of Entry for Bangladeshi Wife Using Fraudulent Documents
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 17:06
Calcutta HC Upholds Refusal of Entry for Bangladeshi Wife Using Fraudulent Documents
- •The Calcutta High Court ruled that immigration authorities were justified in denying entry to the Bangladeshi wife of an Indian national.
- •The petitioner sought court intervention to allow his wife and minor son to enter India after she was stopped at the border.
- •Authorities reported that the wife, Srabanti Chowdhury, fraudulently obtained Indian documents including a voter card and PAN card.
- •The court dismissed the petition filed by the husband, Prodip Bose, noting the valid restrictions under the Foreigners' Act.
Key Questions Answered
The Calcutta High Court held that immigration authorities rightly refused her entry because she had obtained Indian documents, such as a voter card and PAN card, through fraudulent means.
The entry of a person into India can be restricted under the provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners' Act, 2025.
The wife frequently visited India using a multiple-entry X-I visa granted to her as the spouse of an Indian national, with the last visa valid until September 24, 2026.
