These members were appointed on contractual basis pursuant to a Supreme Court direction passed on May 30, 2019, which called for establishment of additional Foreigners Tribunals.
They were discharged by way of notification dated October 14 which has been challenged before the top court.
A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli issued notice to the State of Assam and sought its response.
“We will issue notice. Serve it to the standing counsel of Assam,” the Court directed.
Source: Barandbench
