J&K High Court Seeks Status Report on Retrieval of Deported Pakistan-Born Son

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court sought a status report on Friday (October 30, 2026) regarding the retrieval of Aasim Sajjad, also known as Fardin Sajjad, who was deported to Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack.

Justice Rahul Bharati directed Senior Additional Advocate General Monika Kohli to provide the latest updates on the case during the next hearing scheduled for November 2. The court previously instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to bring back the Pakistan-born son to reunite with his parents.

Case Background and Court Directitions

• Previous Judgment: The High Court referred to its March 25 judgment directing the retrieval of Mr. Sajjad to join his parental company.
• Citizenship Application: According to the father, Sajjad Ahmed (43), an 18-year-old son received a 'Leave India Notice' in April 2025 while pursuing an application for a long-term visa extension.
• Statutory Provision: The court had earlier directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider granting citizenship under Section 5(1)(d) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Family History and Deportation Allegations

According to the family's petition filed by the father—a resident of Budhal in Rajouri—he traveled to Pakistan on a valid passport in 2005, married a local resident, and had a son in 2006. The father returned to India in 2007 and sought yearly visa extensions on marriage grounds. After his wife's death in 2013, the minor son received visa extensions until 2015.

The father alleged that his son was taken away forcibly in a police van and deported to Pakistan via the Wagah Border. Reports noted that several Pakistan-born individuals married to Jammu and Kashmir citizens were deported following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in 26 civilian deaths.

Verification and Practical Implications

Readers can verify official judicial updates through the official Jammu and Kashmir High Court portal or legal cause lists. The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings concerning citizenship claims, visa extensions, and deportation procedures stemming from security measures enacted after the Pahalgam attack.