People Like You Have Tarnished the Reputation of Indian Passports Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday declined interim bail to a person accused of defrauding people by promising to send them to the United States via fake “donkey routes.”

A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manoj Misra made strong observations, stating, “It is because of people like you that the value of the Indian passport has been damaged.”

The court noted that such illegal practices not only harm India’s reputation globally but also put the lives of unsuspecting citizens at risk.

 

The Modus Operandi

The accused allegedly charged ₹43 lakh from victims by promising to send them abroad illegally. Using fake documents and circumventing lawful immigration procedures, he is said to have trafficked people to countries such as the US and Britain.

 

The court remarked that such activities exploit poor and desperate people, putting them in grave danger, while also damaging India’s standing in the world.

The defense argued that the accused should be granted bail, but the court rejected the plea, observing that this was not a case deserving of leniency.

Earlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had also refused to grant him bail.

 

Broader Context

The case highlights the growing issue of human trafficking rings that operate under the guise of employment and foreign placement. Authorities have warned the public to be cautious of such fraudulent agents.