Quashing of Arbitrary Exit Permit Issued to Foreign National Following Lawful Visa Category Transition

Case
WU JYUN LIN v. FOREIGNERS REGIONAL REGISTRATION OFFICE THROUGH LEARNED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND 3 ORS (Bombay High Court, 28-07-2026)
Law
Immigration and Foreigners Act, Principles of Natural Justice, Administrative Law.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Examination of statutory powers under Section 7 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, regarding the regulation of foreign nationals.
  • Analysis of whether pursuing online academic courses while on an Employment Visa constitutes a "change of purpose" violation.
  • Interpretation of Rule 6 of the Registration of Foreigners Rules concerning the 14-day mandatory registration timeline.
  • Judicial review of administrative arbitrariness in issuing Exit Permits without assigning specific reasons or considering representations.
  • Distinction of precedents involving visa violations and blacklisting in the context of lawful re-entry on a fresh visa category.
  • Assessment of the evidentiary weight of consular verification in granting subsequent visas after a change in status.