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Meghalaya HC flags overstay of 28 prisoners; govt to name detention centres within a week
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🗓 11 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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The Meghalaya High Court has highlighted that 28 foreign detainees have been held beyond the legal limit, and the state government has pledged to identify suitable detention facilities within seven days.
The Meghalaya High Court observed that twenty‑eight foreign prisoners are being kept in custody beyond the period authorized by law. The court’s order points to a procedural lapse in the state’s handling of foreign detainees, raising concerns about compliance with national and international detention standards.
In response, the Meghalaya government announced that it will identify appropriate detention centres for these prisoners within a week. Officials said the rapid timeline is intended to rectify the overstay and ensure that the inmates are placed in facilities that meet security and humanitarian requirements.
Legal experts note that prolonged detention without proper sanction can attract judicial scrutiny and possible penalties for the authorities. The swift action promised by the state aims to avoid further court intervention and to bring the detention process back within the bounds of the law.
In response, the Meghalaya government announced that it will identify appropriate detention centres for these prisoners within a week. Officials said the rapid timeline is intended to rectify the overstay and ensure that the inmates are placed in facilities that meet security and humanitarian requirements.
Legal experts note that prolonged detention without proper sanction can attract judicial scrutiny and possible penalties for the authorities. The swift action promised by the state aims to avoid further court intervention and to bring the detention process back within the bounds of the law.