Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 9: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a Pakistani woman seeking extension of visa for her three minor children, who were born to an Indian mother and a Pakistani father. The court observed that it cannot interfere with the central government's decision taken in the interest of national security.
The petition was filed on behalf of Bibi Yamina (8), Mahmood Mudassir (4), and Mahmood Yusuf (3) by their mother Ramsha Jahan, citing the inability to return to Pakistan due to prevailing conditions. The matter was heard on Thursday by the vacation bench of justice M G Uma.
During the hearing, deputy solicitor general H Shanthibhushan, appearing for the ministry of home affairs, argued that the plea could not be entertained due to recent government directives.
Accepting the Centre’s position, the court said, “Militants carried out a deadly attack in Pahalgam on April 22. In light of this, the Cabinet Committee of the Government of India has suspended all categories of visas, including visitor visas. Pakistani nationals currently residing in India have been directed to leave the country by April 27. This decision has been taken in view of the safety and security of Indian citizens. The court cannot intervene in such matters.”
The High Court thus dismissed the plea, stating that the petitioner's request could not be accepted under the current circumstances.