January 2025
January 2025
To deal with illegals Rohingyas and immigrants
Modi government to bring 'Immigration & Foreigners' bill in the Budget session to deal with illegal immigrants & Rohingyas.
'Immigration & Foreigners' Bill is in the PRIORITY list of legislative business.
February 2025
Imprisonment for up to 5 years
Foreign nationals entering India without a valid passport or visa may soon face imprisonment of up to five years and fines reaching Rs 5 lakh under Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025.
March 2025
Clear rules
For the first time, the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 lays down clear rules:
- India can now deny entry to foreigners based on strict national interest rules.
- Burden of proof is on the person, not the state—no more fake claims!
- Severe punishments for violations.
This Bill repeals & replaces outdated colonial-era laws:
📜 Foreigners Act, 1946 📜 Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 📜 Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 📜 Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act, 2000