High Court Orders Visa Fraud Accused to Publish All FIR Details in Five Newspapers

CHANDIGARH — The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed a visa fraud accused to publish the details of all FIRs filed against him in five newspapers.

The directive came during the hearing of a petition filed by Paramjeet Kaur on May 11. Kaur approached the High Court seeking the quashing of an immigration fraud FIR registered by the Jalandhar police in September 2022.

The petition requests that the court cancel the FIR, which alleges misconduct related to the accused’s visa application. The High Court’s order requires the accused to make the complete record of each FIR publicly available through newspaper publication.

The FIR remains on the police register; the court’s instruction does not suspend or cancel the complaint. The matter will return to the High Court for a final ruling on the petition.

The case reflects the growing attention given to immigration fraud matters in the region. As visa regulations tighten, such legal disputes attract judicial scrutiny.

The High Court’s jurisdiction includes reviewing the legality of police complaints and ensuring procedural fairness. Its directive to publish the FIR details is an unusual step that aims to increase transparency in the process.

Paramjeet Kaur’s petition underscores the broader concern that immigration fraud cases can affect many individuals and businesses that rely on accurate visa assessments.

The accused has not yet issued a public response. The police department has not released a statement regarding the order.

The five newspapers designated by the court have not been named, but the directive specifies that the publication should be completed promptly to avoid any delay in the legal proceedings.

Source: Hindustan Times