Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48am on 18 Mar 2025,Tuesday India Global
Indian historian Manikarnika Dutta, 37, faces deportation from the UK after exceeding the permitted 548 days outside the country. Despite 12 years in the UK and academic commitments at Oxford University, her indefinite leave request was denied due to 691 days abroad for research. Her lawyer argues the Home Office’s decision undermines UK academia. Her husband, Dr Souvik Naha, secured residency, but her appeal awaits reconsideration in three months. "I never thought this would happen to me," Dutta said. The case highlights concerns over UK immigration policies affecting global academic talent.
