Q. With reference to the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025, consider the following statements:
1.The Bill grants broad powers to restrict foreigner entry on grounds such as national security without providing an appeal mechanism.
2.It places the burden of proof on individuals to demonstrate whether they are foreigners or not.
3.The Bill mandates that educational institutions can admit foreign nationals without any restrictions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Bill grants broad powers to restrict foreigner entry on grounds such as national security without providing an appeal mechanism. It places the burden of proof on individuals to demonstrate whether they are foreigners or not. This aligns with the bill’s provision that shifts the burden of proving legal status from the state to the individual.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Bill does not mandate that educational institutions can admit foreign nationals without any restrictions. Instead, it requires institutions to report foreign nationals under their care to immigration authorities, indicating there are indeed regulations and obligations involved.
Source: The Hindu
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