Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India does not have a specific law for refugees.
2.India is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
3.The principle of non-refoulement is a component of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India lacks specific legislation to address refugee issues and instead relies on ad hoc measures and existing laws like the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Passport Act, 1967, to manage refugees. Several High Courts in India have interpreted the principle of non-refoulement (protection against forced return to a country where individuals may face persecution) as integral to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
Statement 2 is incorrect. India is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol, which are key international instruments for refugee protection.
Source: The Hindu
