Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha. Bill seeks to streamline various services related to immigration and foreigners, including their entry, exit and stay in the country. Opposition dubs it to be violative of constitutional provisions. Bill proposes mandatory registration for foreigners upon arrival, restricting their movement, name changes, and access to protected or restricted areas. The objective is to enhance national security, control immigration procedures, and introduce stricter penalties on foreigners who violate entry and stay conditions. The new bill, once passed, will replace colonial-era laws, including the Foreigners Act, 1946, the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, the Registration of Foreigners act, 1939, and the Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act,. 2000. According to Union data, a total of 98,40,321 foreigners visited India between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The bill explicitly states that any foreign national posing a threat to national security,. sovereignty, or integrity will be denied entry or permission to stay in India.