Quashing of Arbitrary Exit Permit Issued to Foreign National Following Lawful Visa Category Transition
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Case: WU JYUN LIN v. FOREIGNERS REGIONAL REGISTRATION OFFICE THROUGH LEARNED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND 3 ORS
Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 28-07-2026
Law: Immigration and Foreigners Act.
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.