This thesis study delves into the socio-legal status and challenges that confront the Tibetan exile community in India. By conducting an ethnographic field study, I have thoroughly explored the lived experiences of three generations of Tibetan exiles who have been living as stateless individuals in Tibetan settlements located in Leh (Ladakh), Dharamshala, and Darjeeling, India. My research has broadly focused on investigating changing trends in refugee discourse at the global level to establish a relevant foundation for analyzing India's regime for refugee protection and management. This analysis is particularly important considering India's role as a key destination for refugees and asylum seekers from various countries and communities, especially in South Asia. In addition, this study also examines domestic legislations, policies, and influencing factors at the micro-level, with a specific emphasis on legitimate claims of socio-economic and membership rights made by the Tibetan exile population in India. Through their careful observation of daily life, which involves navigating various socio-economic, legal, political, and cultural interactions with the local population, and their active involvement with the Indian Government and the Central Tibetan Administration, both of which hold significant influence in shaping the identity of Tibetan exiles in India. It is crucial to consider that the study is unable to cover the complete range and extent of the refugee population in India. Therefore, it solely concentrates on the status and rights of the Tibetan exile population. The principal purpose behind the selection of the Tibetan exile community for this study is to gain a profound understanding of forced migration as a phenomenon, the obstacles confronted by the community during their exile, the operations of the Tibetan community and its Government-in-exile, the preservation of group identity and nationality versus membership rights, and the present-day diasporic shift experienced by the third generation of Tibetans. This study offers a re-conceptualization of the specificity of ethnographic insights within the context of law reform, specifically examining their applicability to domestic law reform debates and global discussions on refugee law reform and Tibetan group rights. Through this research, I aspire to present fresh perspectives on the socio legal realities of interactions between refugee states, focusing particularly on Tibetan exile community in India who are trapped in a state of limbo.