Centre’s reply sought on Rohingya
Context:
The Supreme Court has asked the government to reply to a plea by Rohingya refugees to treat them on a par with the Sri Lankan refugees in India as far as health care and education are concerned.
Details:
- The court was informed by Prashant Bhushan, counsel for the Rohingya that schemes and provisions similar to those made available to the Sri Lankan refugees must be provided to the Rohingya refugees.
- Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has submitted that the government would file a reply by March 16.