An appeal court in the United Kingdom has ordered the UK government to provide residential visa to the adult family members of the Gurkha ex-servicemen.
Issuing its verdict in response to a case filed by a UK law firm in collaboration with the Gurkha Army ex-servicemen's Organisation (GAESO) on Monday, the Court of Appeal allowed cases where there is clear dependency - both financial and emotional - between the ex-Gurkha and their adult dependents to be considered for visa.
With the ruling, family members of Gurkha ex-servicemen above 18 years will get residential visa. Meanwhile, issuing a press statement, GAESO has described the court verdict as a victory of for Gurkhas.
GAESO had been speaking against the discriminatory policy, demanding that family members under 18 years be granted visa to stay in UK permanently.
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