17 foreigners in Meghalaya jail after completing sentence, High Court finds
The Meghalaya High Court discovered that 17 foreign nationals remain in jail despite having completed their prison sentences. The court criticized the state for lacking proper detention centers and ordered immediate action to address the legal rights of these individuals.
Why it matters
This case highlights systemic issues in the judicial and prison systems regarding the treatment of foreign nationals and the lack of appropriate detention infrastructure.
The High Court of Meghalaya has found 17 foreign nationals lodged in a Meghalaya jail despite having completed their sentences.
Fifteen of these prisoners are Bangladeshi nationals, one is a Myanmar national, and one is a Nigerian.
A team assigned by the High Court visited the Shillong District Jail and found that the Myanmar national has been languishing behind bars for more than 10 years, while the Nigerian and the Bangladeshi nationals have spent between six months and a couple of years.
All the foreigners were lodged in the Shillong District Jail. The court team examined the condition of the prisoners and ascertained whether they were receiving the requisite facilities and legal aid.
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