The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to assist foreign nationals to head back to their countries after being absolved of all charges for allegedly flouting Covid-19-related guidelines by participating in the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Delhi s Nizamuddin.
The court further noted that the aforementioned observation would not come in the way of the concerned Department, if they intend to question the correctness of the discharge/acquittal. Subject to that, the representation can be taken forward by the Nodal Officer expeditiously, said the bench.
A bench of
Justices AM Khanwilkar, BR Gavai & Krishna Murari asked the Government to facilitate return of 36 foreign nationals after taking on record their applications. The bench stated that the same may be done by Government appointed nodal officers.
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