Guwahati: Documents fall short in citizenship case

Guwahati High Court has ruled that Aminul Hoque failed to prove his Indian citizenship, despite presenting 15 documents. The court emphasized the burden of proof lies with the individual under Section 9 of the Foreigners Act. While acknowledging spelling discrepancies in family names, the bench found the petitioner's documentary evidence insufficient to establish continuous family presence across voter lists and villages, leading to the dismissal of his plea.

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