Mehta v. Lynch
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Dhananjay Kumar Mehta, a native and citizen of India, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ order dismissing his appeal from an immigration judge’s decision denying his application for. asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252. We review for substantial evidence the agency’s factual findings, applying the standards governing adverse credibility determinations created by the REAL ID Act, Shrestha v. Holder, 590 F.3d 1034, 1039-40 (9th Cir. 2010), and we review de novo claims of due process violations, Colmenar v. INS, 210 F.3d 967, 971 (9th Cir. 2000). We deny the petition for review.
The agency found Mehta not credible based on multiple inconsistencies in the record, including significant inconsistencies regarding whether he was a member of Ranvir Sena. Substantial evidence supports the agency’s adverse credibility determination under the totality of the cir
Mehta’s CAT claim also fails because it is based on the same testimony found not credible, and he does not point to any other evidence that shows it is more likely than not he would be tortured if returned to India. See id. at 1156-57.
Finally, we reject Mehta’s contentions that his due process rights were violated. See Lata v. INS, 204 F.3d 1241, 1246 (9th Cir. 2000) (requiring error to prevail on a due process claim).
PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Dhananjay Kumar MEHTA v. Loretta E. LYNCH, Attorney General
- Status
- Published